1996 Chevrolet Motor Home
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1996: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Parking brake
3 of 5 total reports mention: parking brake, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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96 p-30 Chevrolet: auto parking brake,this is to advise that the auto parking brake is unrelible and dangers.not only to the driver and passengers,but also to any other vehicle behind it, as this auto brake sys will lock up and the driver does...
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-22
The consumer states he first experienced a problem with the automatic parking brake, then the parking brake failed to release in reverse, the auto park light did not go off/even though the brake was disengaged, the brake would not disengage again,...
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-11
The automatic parking brake activates continually while driving, several repair attempts however continues to activate. Mjs
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-03-22
Service brakes
1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Equipment
1 of 5 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing recreational vehicle/trailer.
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The bed in the Motor Home came down hard. It took four people to put it back up. Also, there were no warning labels or the permanently attached safety pins. Vehicle is a chevy trek Motor Home.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-27
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 Motor Home — pre-purchase inspection
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- Parking brake: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Equipment: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1996 Chevrolet Motor Home 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 Motor Home?
- The most-reported component is parking brake, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Motor Home 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.