MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chevrolet Explorer

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1996 Chevrolet Explorer
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:40:55.149Z

Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Explorer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1995: 5 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 5 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2002: 7 complaints 2002
1996: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19955
19967
19979
19985
19995
20002
20027

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 7 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

VISIBILITY

1 of 7 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

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POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980420

TIRES

1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASH INJURY
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THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE ON I-85 JUST NORTH OF ATLANTA. THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE WAS 70 MPH. THE LEFT REAR TIRE OF THE VEHICLE MADE A NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE THE TREAD CAME OFF OF IT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000822

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

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ENGINE FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970912

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Chevrolet Explorer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Chevrolet Explorer 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 Explorer?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Explorer have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.