MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chevrolet Motor Home

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1996 Chevrolet Motor Home
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:17:30.966Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Motor Home Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 7 complaints 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 2000: 1 complaints 2000 2002: 2 complaints 2002
1996: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19853
19892
19901
19911
19923
19932
19945
19957
19965
19977
199811
19997
20001
20022

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

PARKING BRAKE

2 of 5 total reports mention: parking brake.

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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, 20021211

THE AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE ACTIVATES CONTINUALLY WHILE DRIVING, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER CONTINUES TO ACTIVATE. MJS

NHTSA ODI report, 20000322

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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ABS BRAKES FADED GOING DOWN HILL

NHTSA ODI report, 19980420

PARKING BRAKE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: parking brake.

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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, 20030222

EQUIPMENT

1 of 5 total reports mentions: equipment.

INJURY
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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. *JG

NHTSA ODI report, 20030127

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Chevrolet Motor Home — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for parking brake issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for parking brake issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 40% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.