MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chevrolet K1500

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1996 Chevrolet K1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:41:41.826Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet K1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 16 complaints 1992 1993: 22 complaints 1994: 100 complaints 1994 1995: 118 complaints 1996: 94 complaints 1996
1996: 94 complaints
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YearComplaints
198810
198910
19907
19911
199216
199322
1994100
1995118
199694

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY 16%

16% of complaints: visibility — 15 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 12%

12% of complaints: visibility — 11 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 7%

7% of complaints: tires — 7 distinct reports on file.

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UNIROYAL LAREDO P245-R16 TIRES HAVE DRY-ROT CRACKS NEXT TO TREAD BLOCKS AFTER LESS THAN FIVE YEARS AND 24,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140531

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED SUDDENLY. TRUCK HIT BRAKES (ABS); VEHICLE KEPT GOING & REARENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC REPAIRED ABS BRAKES. WAS NOT TOLD WHAT CAUSED PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990217

SEATS 6%

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

INJURY
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THE DRIVER SIDE POWER BUCKET SEAT RELEASED AND DROPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, IT WILL NOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF A DRIVER. I HAVE SINCE PUT A SCISSOR LIFT JACK UNDERNEATH IT TO HOLD IT UP. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131008

SAFETY TIMELINE

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 K1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (7 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 ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Chevrolet K1500 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 K1500?

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

How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet K1500 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.