1996 Chevrolet Explorer Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Chevrolet Explorer (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Explorer. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (2) and engine cooling (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 29%
- Engine cooling1 14%
- Tires1 14%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Consumer took vehicle in for inspection. Brakes were warped after slamming on brakes. Consumer noticed that at high speed braking to slow down vehicle wobbled. Consumer took vehicle in to be checked, but dealer said it affected safety of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #883800, filed 2001-03Vehicle speed control: “While traveling at 35 MPH vehicle accelerated suddenly and without warning. Driver had to apply emergency parking brake, and turn vehicle off to stop. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #895039, filed 2001-08Tires: “The owner of the vehicle was traveling in the left lane on I-85 just north of atlanta. The speed of the vehicle was 70 MPH. The left rear tire of the vehicle made a noise that sounded like the tread came off of it. The tire blew a few seconds later. This caused the vehicle to lose control. The vehicle traveled from the left lane to the guard rail which was on the right. The vehicle hit the guard rail, causing the airbags to deploy, then it jumped over the gaurd rail. The vehicle overturned several times and hit several trees. …”
NHTSA complaint #726866, filed 2000-08Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Chevrolet Explorer in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Chevrolet Explorer
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 | 30,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 5 | 123,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 5 | 160,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Explorer model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Chevrolet Explorer have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Explorer as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Chevrolet Explorer is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 2.
Has the 1996 Chevrolet Explorer been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.