MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chevrolet C10

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1996 Chevrolet C10
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:31.059Z

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
16

Too few to rank

Recalls
11

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 4 complaints 1982: 4 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 40 complaints 1996: 16 complaints 1996 16 1997: 7 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1999: 3 complaints 2000: 1 complaint 2001: 0 complaints 2001
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 4 complaints 1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 20 complaints 1994 1995: 40 complaints 1996: 16 complaints 1996 16 1997: 7 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 3 complaints 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 0 complaints
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 4 complaints 1981 1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1994 1995: 40 complaints 1995 1996: 16 complaints 1996 16 1997: 7 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001

1996: 16 complaints

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YearComplaints
19801
19814
19824
19833
19843
19857
19867
19871
19887
19895
19903
19913
19929
19939
199420
199540
199616
19977
19981
19993
20001
20010

Known problem areas

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility

10 of 16 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and motor.

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Show complaint excerpts

While driving and without warning windshield wipers will work intermittently, causing driver not to have a clear view.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-03-15

We were driving on the highway about 65MPH when it began to rain. I turned the wipers on and off several times but they would not respond. After a few minutes the rain intensified I tried the wipers again and they worked.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-06-10

Service brakes

3 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seats

2 of 16 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

Show complaint excerpts

The driver's front and front passenger seats are starting to break away from the base.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-08-06

Vehicle speed control

1 of 16 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Parking brake

1 of 16 total reports mentions: parking brake, most commonly citing conventional.

Safety timeline

11 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1995-12-20Fuel system, gasoline95V243000 Certain trucks have fuel rail assemblies with an improperly crimped end retainer clip that results in a fuel leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel rail assembly and replace any fuel rail assembly with a julian date code of 95318 through 95338.

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    1996-04-11Vehicle speed control96V057000 These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.

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    1996-04-29Suspension96V082000 The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.

    Remedy: Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.

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    1996-08-19Seats96E010000 The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and…

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    1997-03-06Seats97V037000 Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.

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    1998-08-24Fuel system, gasoline98V187000 Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks. The front, inner corner of the fuel tank can contact the body sill either intermittently or constantly. This movement can cause a discernible noise…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for wear and, either install a spacer between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, replace the fuel tank.

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    1998-12-15Visibility98V150001 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

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    2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…

    Remedy: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

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    2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…

    Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

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Buy-smart checklist

1996 Chevrolet C10 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V243000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 96V057000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 96V082000 · Suspension
  • Recall 96E010000 · Seats
  • Recall 97V037000 · Seats
  • Recall 98V187000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 98V150001 · Visibility
  • Recall 06E060000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 1996 Chevrolet C10 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet C10?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet C10 have?
11 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.