1996 Chevrolet Van Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,281miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Chevrolet Van, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,281 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.
“Prior to complete brake failure on july 29, 2001, there is minimum of nine documented service reports with the dealer for brake problems beginning in may of 1997. To date, this problem still exists. There is severe pulling to the right and wheel vibration upon quick or heavy appliance of brakes. The rear brakes do not work and have not worked properly from the beginning; thus, the front brakes must handle the load. The front brake lining must be replace every six months. The back brake lining has been replaced only once. …”
NHTSA complaint #750843, filed 2001-08“Intermittently when driving the vehicle the vehicle shuts down. Just before the vehicle shuts down, the engine light comes on. The dealer has repaired the vehicle several times.”
NHTSA complaint #821015, filed 1998-01Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Van
11 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Van
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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