1996 Chevrolet Silverado Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 186 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,131miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado, 4% of the 186 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,131 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.
“On my 1996 Silverado, the tailgate straps are starting to rust and break. I think that the recall should be extended because the recalled tailgate straps are put together the same was even if it is not the same model.”
NHTSA complaint #10141094, filed 2005-10, 13,131 miles“Tailgate straps failure. Man was standing on tailgate preparing to jump down, and both straps snapped at the same time. There was no notice that the straps were worn or failing. Vehicle is used as show truck, not work truck, and is in excellent condition. Failure is as described in your recall 04e067000, NHTSA action ea04005 and GM defect notice 04v-129, exception for pre 2000 vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10155559, filed 2006-04“Both doors of vehicle will not open from inside. Dealer notified and will not repair without cost to the consumer. Consumer believed that this condition is not considered to be a normal condition wear for 65000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #826114, filed 1998-07“Driver's inside door handle has a weak metal part that fails when the driver pulls on the handle to open the door. To exit the vehicle, the driver must roll down the window and unlock the door from the outside.”
NHTSA complaint #780704, filed 1998-10“The vehicle was leaking on the passenger's side from underneath the dashboard. This happens only with the air conditioner on. Been to dealer & mechanic could not find cause of leak.”
NHTSA complaint #850512, filed 1999-10Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 | 16 | 13% |
| 2013 | 9 | 14% |
| 2012 | 14 | 21% |
| 2011 | 15 | 20% |
| 2010 | 12 | 19% |
| 2009 | 14 | 18% |
| 2008 | 14 | 9% |
| 2007 | 23 | 13% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 11 | 3% |
| 2004 | 25 | 4% |
| 2003 | 19 | 3% |
| 2002 | 36 | 5% |
| 2001 | 53 | 6% |
| 2000 | 94 | 7% |
| 1999 | 84 | 5% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 7 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 4% |
| 1995 | 11 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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