MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chevrolet C1500

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1996 Chevrolet C1500
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet C1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1988: 32 complaints 1988 1989: 33 complaints 1990: 22 complaints 1990 1991: 39 complaints 1992: 41 complaints 1992 1993: 64 complaints 1994: 152 complaints 1994 1995: 209 complaints 1996: 229 complaints 1996
1996: 229 complaints
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YearComplaints
198832
198933
199022
199139
199241
199364
1994152
1995209
1996229

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY 16%

16% of complaints: visibility — 37 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
VISIBILITY 6%

6% of complaints: visibility — 14 distinct reports on file.

SEATS 6%

6% of complaints: seats — 13 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
AIR BAGS 3%

3% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961115

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1996 — complaint volume: 229
R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071108 — equipment

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. TH

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Chevrolet C1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1989 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 1994 ◆ 1993

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet C1500?

The most-reported component is visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.