1996 Chevrolet Pickup Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%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 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup, 7% of the 60 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.
“Motor will shut off at various times, at idle or while driving, without warning. Truck is used for trailering horses and heavy equipment and the engine shutting down severely effects braking and steerage and is a serious safety hazard. The truck was repaired by the dealership for fuel injection pump problems at 55812 miles with the pump being replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #764593, filed 2002-07“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
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10139019May 3, 2013This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup
21 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 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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