1996 Chevrolet Van Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Chevrolet Van, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 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.
“The contact stated that there was gasoline spilling out of the filler neck of the rear fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the pump in the rear tank failed. The vehicle was not repaired at that time. There is a NHTSA recall # 93v125000, pertaining to the fuel tank assembly however the VIN was not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10162297, filed 2006-07, 150,000 miles“The contact stated the harness that connects the power to the top of the fuel pump failed causing arcing that burns the connector. This melted the plastic on the inside of the fuel tank and the vehicle stalled. The dealership determined the fuel pump needed to be replaced. Two fuel pumps were installed. After the second fuel pump was installed, the dealership determined the connector was bad.”
NHTSA complaint #10162289, filed 2006-07, 150,000 milesFuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Van
11 complaintsEngine cooling
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology