1996 Chevrolet G Series Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 121,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Chevrolet G Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet G Series. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and seat belts (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 121,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 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 33%
- Air bags1 17%
- Seat belts1 17%
- Seats1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Tires1 17%
Example complaints
Brakes: “While driving 35mph started depressing brake pedal. Pedal went to floor. Vehicle failed to stop. Rearended another vehicle. Entire front brakes replaced prior to accident. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #822634, filed 1998-04Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 121,000 and 121,000 miles.
Complaints 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 G Series 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.
NHTSA investigations
- SQ98005Fuel leak from vapor canisterClosed · Apr 14, 1998
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. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10092732Jul 29, 2014Fuel system. 00064h - special coverage (revised part information). Some customers may experience a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump. This special policy applies only to electronic diesel-fuel…
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Chevrolet G Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 6 | 28,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 6 | 121,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 13 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 12 | 76,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 16 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet G Series model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Chevrolet G Series have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet G Series as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Chevrolet G Series is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 1996 Chevrolet G Series 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.
At what mileage are problems with the 1996 Chevrolet G Series reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 121,000 miles and the middle half falls between 121,000 and 121,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.