1996 Chevrolet K2500

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1996 Chevrolet K2500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:41:44.146Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint 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 K2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 47 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1996
1996: 1 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19880
19894
19903
19915
19925
19938
199419
199547
19961

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 1 total report mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

AFTER 4 YEARS AND 22,000 MILES , ALL 4 TIRES HAVE DEVELOPED SIDEWALL CRACKS AND ARE LEAKING AIR THROUGH THOSE CRACKS. THESE ARE THE TRAIL MARK LT245 X16 TIRES MADE BY KELLEY SPRINGFIELD ( GOODYEAR).

NHTSA ODI report, 20140308

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 K2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1996 Chevrolet K2500 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 K2500?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet K2500 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.