1996 Chevrolet Silverado Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 186 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado, 2% of the 186 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,000 miles. 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.
“Front brake rotors were resurfaced every 20,000 miles on three occasions. Currently, at 90,000 rotors need replacement again. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that it would be done at the expense of consumer. Also, lower end of steering column gear replaced with a rebuilt part under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #861288, filed 2000-05“Driving at approx 55 MPH another vehicle came from right stopping at stop sign, suddenly pulled out from right side of consumer vehicle, ending up hitting driver's side door. Hit head on. Air bag did not deploy/seat belt was worn at time, consumer received head/ disc/ back/ neck injuries. Dealership cannot find problem. Claim sensor was toggled, neededto get new bumper/ fan was into motor part cracked.”
NHTSA complaint #818046, filed 1997-10Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 13 | 17% |
| 2014 | 19 | 15% |
| 2013 | 8 | 13% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 | 24 | 8% |
| 2004 | 44 | 7% |
| 2003 | 80 | 12% |
| 2002 | 39 | 5% |
| 2001 | 37 | 4% |
| 2000 | 73 | 6% |
| 1999 | 69 | 4% |
| 1998 | 21 | 8% |
| 1997 | 59 | 22% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado
74 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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