MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chevrolet Pickup

● Typical for this model
1996 Chevrolet Pickup
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:52:33.843Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 16 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1994: 58 complaints 1995: 79 complaints 1995 1996: 60 complaints 1996 1997: 75 complaints 1997 1998: 50 complaints 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 32 complaints 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2002: 17 complaints 2003: 10 complaints 2003
1996: 60 complaints
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YearComplaints
199011
199116
19928
199458
199579
199660
199775
199850
199939
200032
200117
200217
200310

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

VISIBILITY 35%

35% of complaints: visibility — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

Show complaint excerpts

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND IT WILL HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO SEE DURING RAINY WEATHER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021009

THE VEHICLE WAS JUST RECENTLY TRANSFERED TO MY NAME THOUGH I HAVE BEEN THE PRIMARY DRIVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN DECEMBER OF 1995. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE FAILED ON NUMEROUS OCCASSIONS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020905

SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 12%

12% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing delivery and fuel injection system.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and module.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing differential unit and column shift.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19961218 — PE (closed 19970417)

STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONS

I 19970417 — EA (closed 19980312)

STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONS

R 20081217 — exterior lighting

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH

Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

Campaign 08E050000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Chevrolet Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08E050000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.