1996 Chevrolet Pickup Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 12%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 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup, 12% 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“See NHTSA item number sb052350. I incurred a $510 repair bill for a known and acknowledge design defect. I contacted the manufacturer for re-imbursement but they have failed to provide any assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #739689, filed 2001-01“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
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 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…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 10% |
| 2002 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 6% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 | 7 | 9% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 7 | 12% |
| 1995 | 6 | 8% |
| 1994 | 6 | 10% |
| 1992 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup
21 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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