1996 Chevrolet K1500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1996 Chevrolet K1500, 1% of the 94 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“Vehicle was parked. The driver opened the door by remote control and noticed smoke was coming from the driver's door. The remote inside of the door caught on fire. Driver extinguished fire, and had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic noticed that the switch needed to be replaced due to an electrical short.”
NHTSA complaint #10048345, filed 2003-11Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 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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