1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1996: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 555 |
| 1998 | 361 |
| 1999 | 587 |
| 2000 | 613 |
| 2001 | 468 |
| 2002 | 509 |
| 2003 | 805 |
| 2004 | 797 |
| 2005 | 525 |
| 2006 | 358 |
| 2007 | 849 |
| 2008 | 914 |
| 2009 | 445 |
| 2010 | 363 |
| 2011 | 564 |
| 2012 | 216 |
| 2013 | 301 |
| 2014 | 1,434 |
| 2015 | 1,105 |
| 2016 | 793 |
| 2017 | 713 |
| 2018 | 519 |
| 2019 | 1,084 |
| 2020 | 741 |
| 2021 | 839 |
| 2022 | 644 |
| 2023 | 385 |
| 2024 | 309 |
| 2025 | 100 |
| 2026 | 114 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
4 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Wheels
1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated the cable that holds the spare tire under his vehicle broke causing the tire to fall off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-17
Visibility
1 of 7 total reports mentions: visibility.
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1996 Chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine problems. *smd the consumer noticed anti-freeze on the ground toward the rear of the engine. He took the vehicle took the dealer, but they were unable to find a problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-30
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle speed control
1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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Tl*the contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The wires on the inside of the throttle cable have come apart and caused the accelerator pedal to stick.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-11
Steering
1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.
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Tl*the contact's friend owns a 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While attempting to use the seat belt, the contact's son realized that it was locked in place. Therefore, he was unable to use the seat belt.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-07-23
Also filed under Seat belts
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 Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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 Silverado 1500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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.