MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chevrolet S Pickup

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1996 Chevrolet S Pickup
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:28:01.861Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet S Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2000: 10 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002
1996: 2 complaints
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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, HYDRAULIC

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

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I READ WITH GREAT INTEREST TODAY THAT GM IS RECALLING SEVERAL PICKUPS AND SUVS FOR THE INADVERTENT APPLICATION OF ABS IN LOW SPEED STOPS. I WAS SURPRISED, HOWEVER, THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT NAMED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050830

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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COOLING FAN CLUTCH FAILED ON MY 1996 CHEVROLET S-10 2.2 L ENGINE VEHICLE WITH ONLY 60,000 MILES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030727

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20020531 — EA (closed 20030723)

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Chevrolet S Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports 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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.