Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train11
- Visibility9
- Service brakes, hydraulic9
- Seats7
- Electrical system6
- Fuel system, gasoline6
- Engine and engine cooling4
- Air bags3
- Tires3
- Service brakes, air2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Chevrolet told its dealers about the 1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 634815 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. *TT |
| 627839 | INFORMATION REGARDING HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, OR CEL ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. (1996-2000 CHEVROLET AND GMC LIGHT DUTY TRUCK MODELS) *YH |
| 617716 | SUBJECT REGARDING REPEAT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPAIRS ON LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT |
| 54332 | EXPERIENCING ENGINE NOISE. *YC |
| 54328 | EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC |
| 10246631 | Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules |
| 10232287 | This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
FUEL LEAKS FROM THE VAPOR CANISTER
UNINTENDED RELEASE OF THE REAR HATCH
STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONS
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation