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Seat beltsPart report

1996 Chevrolet Pickup Seat belts Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 60 total for the year
Median mileage
24,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup, 3% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 miles.

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.

“The front of the seat belt did not lock. As a result, there was no upper body restraint for the driver or passenger. The dealership would not help resolve this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10046473, filed 2003-12, 24,000 miles

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199938%
199811%
199723%
199623%
199511%
199019%

Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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