MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chevrolet S Pickup

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1996 Chevrolet S Pickup
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:46.871Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 2 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2000: 10 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002
1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 2 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2000: 10 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002
1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 2 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2000: 10 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002

1996: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19944
19953
19962
19972
200010
20016
200212

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing fan.

Show complaint excerpts

Cooling fan clutch failed on my 1996 Chevrolet s-10 2.2 l engine vehicle with only 60,000 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-27

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2002-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 2003-07-23 Windshield wiper failure

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Chevrolet S Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Chevrolet S Pickup 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 S Pickup?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet S Pickup 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.