1996 Chevrolet K3500 Problems
- Complaints
- 13filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 75,500miles, 2 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 K3500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet K3500. The part named most often is brakes, with 8 complaints (62% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and engine (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 75,500 miles. 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.
- Brakes8 62%
- Fuel system2 15%
- Engine1 7.7%
- Other or unknown1 7.7%
- Suspension1 7.7%
- Vehicle speed control1 7.7%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Consumer experiencing continuous brake failure shortly after purchase of vehicle. Also, intermittently wheel would lock-up ( one wheel would lock or pull to one side or the other). Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop and problem cannot be resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #827059, filed 1998-08Fuel system: “While driving the truck at any speed when the tackometer/ odometor reaches 21,000 rpms ,it loses all throttle control and goes to a wide open position. The driver has to turn the ignition off and use the emergency brake to stop the truck. Also, the fuel injection pump has been replaced 10-14 times since 5/24/96. The fuel injection pump is being replaced again at this time for the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #828956, filed 1998-10Other or unknown: “- the contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet K3500 with a current mileage of 92,000 miles. The contact installed a trailer hitch on the vehicle and was driving at about 25 MPH when the contact's vehicle hit a bump in the road and the trailer hitch failed. The trailer broke the safety chains and it crashed into a ditch, which destroyed the trailer and the vehicle in tow. The contact stated that the hitch was high for the triple ball assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #10188124, filed 2007-04, 92,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 59,000 and 92,000 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 K3500 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 K3500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 13 | 75,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 12 | 112,922 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet K3500 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Chevrolet K3500 have?
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet K3500 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Chevrolet K3500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 8 complaints (62% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 1996 Chevrolet K3500 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 K3500 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 75,500 miles and the middle half falls between 59,000 and 92,000 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 30, 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.