1996 Chevrolet K25 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed 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 K25 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet K25. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and visibility (2). 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 33%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Clutch chatters/vibrates when engaged/starting out from standstill, potential for stalling in traffic, intermittent/mostly when cold/heavily loaded. Dealer cannot find problem.”
NHTSA complaint #816756, filed 1997-09Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Recall 98v150000/manufacturer's recall 98043. Consumer contacted manufacturer in reference to recall, and manufacturer stated that VIN fell within the recall. However, this vehicle's VIN number has been excluded. Windshield wipers experienced the same type of problems as mentioned in recalll. Inoperative windshield wipers resulted in poor driver's visibility. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #867369, 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 K25 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 K25
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Chevrolet K25 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet K25 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Chevrolet K25 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 1996 Chevrolet K25 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 29, 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.