1996 Chevrolet Pickup Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup, 8% of the 60 complaints for this model year. 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.
“I have had these things go bad on this truck and they are things that other people have told me that have went wrong on their truck also. I like the chevrolets but if these things keep going wrong like this I will have to switch to a nice new dodge I think. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #760844, filed 2002-04“When windshield wipers were turned on they worked and stopped. Now windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. Vehicle was manufacturered in ontario and does not compy to GM recall. Also steering wheel will pop, and horn will not operate properly. Problem still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #836379, filed 1999-04“Driving at approximately 40-60 MPH vehicle will stall out/motor will cut off. Brakes are soft ,no power, has to put in neutral to restart,dealer replaced fuel injection/reprogrammed computer and checked codes.”
NHTSA complaint #819220, filed 1997-11Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10170494Dec 2, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup
21 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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