1996 Chevrolet C2500
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 53
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1996
None on file
51% of complaints
Complaints per year
1996: 53 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 60 |
| 1996 | 53 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
51% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Visibility
17% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.
Seats
9% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing recliner.
Show complaint excerpts
While stopping at a stop light truck was hit in the rear, causing front seat fall completly down on the driver's side. The driver and passenger were injured. Manufacturer contacted: no results .
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-06-12
Owner states that her child was getting into vehicle when his fingers got caught in the hinge where seat bends. Owner also notes of the recall she had on her vehicle for this problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-05-16
Power train
8% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and seal.
Engine and engine cooling
6% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and emission control.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…
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).
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 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.…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1996 Chevrolet C2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1996 Chevrolet C2500 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 C2500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet C2500 have?
- 2 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.