1996 Chevrolet C1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 229 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Chevrolet C1500, 4% of the 229 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving ABS brakes failed, pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. In addition, front end misalignment, resulting in premature wear of tires.”
NHTSA complaint #820787, filed 1998-01“Abs brakes failed, pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. In addition, front end misalignment, resulting in premature tire wear.”
NHTSA complaint #523244, filed 1997-09Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet C1500
58 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsSeats
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet C1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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