1996 Chevrolet Silverado Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 7%of 186 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado, 7% of the 186 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 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.
“Since purchase of vehicle continual costs to keep vehicle running has almost exceed the value of the vehicle. Repair costs from $3,200.00-$3,900.00 and continue to increase. Any future repairs will now exceed the purchase value of the vehicle. Due to the incapacity of the truck my lost wages have exceeded or will exceed $10,000.00. Being a single parent of two young children and having lost my job due to the vehicles incapacitate has caused insurmountable pain and suffering to the necessary day to day functions to my family. My once fair credit report has been ruined. …”
NHTSA complaint #10121196, filed 2005-05, 18,000 miles“Vehicle experienced loss of brakes while towing a trailer. Consumer inspected the vehicle, and replaced two front brake hoses that erupted. Also, vehicle stalled while in motion. Vehicle had been to dealer on two occasions, and they were unable to duplicate or resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10080225, filed 2004-06, 73,262 miles“No collisions, but this truck has had a total of 3 wiper motors, (2 replacements) and it is a 1996 model with 81000 miles on it: I read in truck trend that GM is under investigation for wiper motor failure, so I wanted to tell how I have experienced these failures in my own vehicle. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769365, filed 2002-11“Engine stalled intermittently, and on four occasions vehicle has surged forward in heavy traffic. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and had fuel injector replaced, but problem would reoccur. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #881966, filed 2001-03“Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. A recall has been issued on the vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to the VIN. Vehicle died while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #869134, filed 2000-08Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10014959Mar 1, 2005Replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 20 | 6% |
| 2004 | 24 | 4% |
| 2003 | 26 | 4% |
| 2002 | 58 | 8% |
| 2001 | 91 | 10% |
| 2000 | 88 | 7% |
| 1999 | 61 | 4% |
| 1998 | 15 | 5% |
| 1997 | 20 | 7% |
| 1996 | 13 | 7% |
| 1995 | 15 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 18% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 14% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado
74 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado
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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