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EnginePart report

1996 Chevrolet K3500 Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
59,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1996 Chevrolet K3500, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199618%

Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet K3500

Brakes
8 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet K3500

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology