1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 110,250miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and seat belts (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 110,250 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes3 43%
- Engine cooling1 14%
- Seat belts1 14%
- Steering1 14%
- Wheels1 14%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Upon being applied, the brake pedal was going all the way to the floor of the vehicle. The dealer informed me that this is a known problem with chevy trucks and that it is very common in the states that have snow and ice. They told me that the ABS sensors needed to be removed & cleaned. I requested that GM pay for this since it appears to be a design flaw and they denied the request.”
NHTSA complaint #10355300, filed 2010-09, 32,548 milesEngine cooling: “1996 Chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine problems. The consumer noticed anti-freeze on the ground toward the rear of the engine. He took the vehicle took the dealer, but they were unable to find a problem. A GM service manager stated, they were aware of coolant leaks. Especially intake leaks. The consumer stated one day it started raining, and he soon discovered the wipers didn't work. He drove to the dealer where he was informed there was a recall on some trucks for a wiper board defects. However, his vehicle was not included. …”
NHTSA complaint #10637901, filed 2014-09Seat belts: “The contact's friend owns a 1996 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500. While attempting to use the seat belt, the contact's son realized that it was locked in place. Therefore, he was unable to use the seat belt. While driving 55 MPH, the driver attempted to pass another vehicle and had difficulty steering the vehicle. The driver entered a private driveway and had a head-on crash with a pickup truck. A police report was filed. The current mileage was approximately 85,000 and failure mileage was approximately 75,000. Updated 10/15/08 updated 10/16/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10235486, filed 2008-07, 75,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
17% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 75,000 and 150,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10034428Feb 1, 2010Fuel system. Chevrolet:gmc: engineering information-fuel tank pressure sensor, dtcs p0446, p0451 or p0454 set. Gmc engineering is attempting to determine the root cause of the above concern.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 127 | 4,000 | 3 | 4–5 | 19 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2025 | 108 | 7,000 | 0 | 5 | 19 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 320 | 10,709 | 2 | 5 | 18 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 391 | 34,000 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 44 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 656 | 36,750 | 6 | 4–5 | 18 | 60 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 855 | 56,000 | 8 | 4–5 | 17 | 70 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 750 | 27,177 | 12 | 4–5 | 19 | 77 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 1,097 | 15,727 | 10 | 4–5 | 19 | 90 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 523 | 37,500 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 37 · Typical | Stable |
| 2017 | 714 | 44,500 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 55 · Typical | Stable |
| 2016 | 797 | 47,000 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 66 · More | Stable |
| 2015 | 1,111 | 54,792 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 57 · Typical | Falling |
| 2014 | 1,437 | 63,000 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 67 · More | Falling |
| 2013 | 302 | 60,000 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2012 | 216 | 75,000 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 565 | 70,000 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 5 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 363 | 67,000 | 3 | — | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 445 | 70,000 | 3 | — | 16 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 914 | 70,000 | 3 | — | 17 | 15 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 849 | 70,000 | 2 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 359 | 60,000 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 525 | 62,220 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 797 | 68,541 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 805 | 80,317 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 509 | 87,990 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 468 | 90,000 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 614 | 100,000 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 587 | 110,896 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1998 | 361 | 73,576 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 555 | 89,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1996 | 7 | 110,250 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 10 | 150,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 110,250 miles and the middle half falls between 75,000 and 150,000 miles; 17% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.