1996 Chevrolet Van Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Chevrolet Van, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. 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.
“I am disapointed that all newer cars on the road today only come with painted bumpers.bumpers that are painted are like having no bumper at all when it comes to minor collisions. Bumpers, I believe, should be protection for the painted areas as well as the lights, grill etc. I would like to see a mandate that bumpers not be painted. …”
NHTSA complaint #742363, filed 2001-03“Failure of the passenger side rear door hinge. When the door was opened the hinge broke, causing the door to drop down. This failure could easily have been when a passenger was leaning against that door, either falling out or into the opening resulting in serious injury. The general motors customer service manager indicated that the hinge failure was due to the high mileage and age of the vehicle. I don't understand how mileage can effect the life of a hinge which should last the life of the vehicle. The other hinge on the same door was very stiff and needed pin replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #720950, filed 2000-04Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 18% |
| 2001 | 1 | 7% |
| 2000 | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 7% |
| 1997 | 4 | 15% |
| 1996 | 3 | 11% |
| 1995 | 1 | 5% |
| 1994 | 1 | 9% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Van
11 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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