1996 Chevrolet K25

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1996 Chevrolet K25
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:57:10.258Z

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
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1996 6
1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 6
1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 6

1996: 6 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19820
19830
19840
19850
19860
19887
19895
19902
19911
19922
19934
199412
199512
19966

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.

Visibility

2 of 6 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

Power train

2 of 6 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing differential unit and pedal/hand lever(motorcycle).

Show complaint excerpts

Differential failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-01-02

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1996 Chevrolet K25 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1996 Chevrolet K25 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 K25?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet K25 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.