1996 Chevrolet K2500

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1996 Chevrolet K2500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:09:25.360Z

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.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 47 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1
1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 47 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1
1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 47 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1

1996: 1 complaint

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, 2014-03-08

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

    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).

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    2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 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.…

    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.

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Chevrolet K2500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment

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