1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,209miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck, 2% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,209 miles.
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.
“Fortunately while still in my garage, I attempted to open the passenger side front door from outside the vehicle by lifting the door handle. Upon doing so the door unlatched and immediately fell into my chest at a 45 degree angle with my right hand still on the door handle. After supporting the door with a foot stool it was obvious the door had fallen off the top hinge completeley. Yes, the 4 spot welds had simply given way. To say the least I am amazed something as heavy as that door is simply spot welded on at the hinges. …”
NHTSA complaint #10118653, filed 2005-04, 81,209 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 13% |
| 2002 | 3 | 8% |
| 2001 | 3 | 14% |
| 1997 | 4 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 8% |
| 1994 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 3 | 27% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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