1996 Chevrolet K1500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 1996 Chevrolet K1500, 3% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 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.
“The contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet K1500. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he inspected the air bag sensor and discovered that it was severely rusted. The contact removed the part and contacted both the dealer and manufacturer in regards to the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer informed the contact that the part was no longer available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10384143, filed 2011-02, 160,000 miles“Oem battery leaks acid from crack around positive terminal post. Acid drips on inner fender paint, A/C electrical connector, battery cables, rubber hoses, airbag sensor mounted in wheel well and on driveway.”
NHTSA complaint #716819, filed 2000-01“While driving had a direct frontal impact win hich the driver's airbag did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this accident. Cause unknown. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #830782, filed 1998-11Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 9 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet K1500
26 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsTires
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet K1500
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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