1996 Chevrolet G Series

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1996 Chevrolet G Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:58:57.204Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 12 complaints 1995: 13 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1996 6 1997: 6 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 0 complaints
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 3 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 13 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1996 6 1997: 6 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1993 1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 13 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 6 1997: 6 complaints 1997 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007

1996: 6 complaints

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YearComplaints
19841
19875
19880
19893
19902
19913
19926
199316
199412
199513
19966
19976
19984
19992
20003
20010
20020
20030
20050
20060
20070

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

3 of 6 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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Tires

1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.

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Tl*the contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet G Series. The contact stated that the side walls of all four (Kelly tires- navigator gold (235/75/R15) were breaking apart.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-04-19

Structure

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments.

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Dt: the contact stated the upper hinge on the rear passenger side door broke. When the door was opened to place items into the van the hinge broke off. The arm set came apart from the bracket.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-20

Seats

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

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Consumer states that driver's seat broke, causing consumer to be in the rear seats. Dealer notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-05

Seat belts

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.

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Seat belt guide mounted too high, preventing belt from retracting properly.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-05-27

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1998-04-14SQClosed 1998-11-10 Fuel leak from vapor canister

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Chevrolet G Series — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1996 Chevrolet G Series 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 G Series?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet G Series have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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