MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:25:35.945Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 361 complaints 1999: 587 complaints 1999 2000: 611 complaints 2001: 468 complaints 2002: 509 complaints 2003: 805 complaints 2004: 797 complaints 2004 2005: 525 complaints 2006: 357 complaints 2007: 849 complaints 2008: 912 complaints 2009: 444 complaints 2009 2010: 360 complaints 2011: 562 complaints 2012: 214 complaints 2013: 300 complaints 2014: 1429 complaints 2014 2015: 1091 complaints 2016: 787 complaints 2017: 706 complaints 2018: 507 complaints 2019: 1033 complaints 2019 2020: 686 complaints 2021: 757 complaints 2022: 569 complaints 2023: 344 complaints 2024: 276 complaints 2024 2025: 80 complaints 2026: 52 complaints 2026
1996: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
199410
19953
19967
1997555
1998361
1999587
2000611
2001468
2002509
2003805
2004797
2005525
2006357
2007849
2008912
2009444
2010360
2011562
2012214
2013300
20141429
20151091
2016787
2017706
2018507
20191033
2020686
2021757
2022569
2023344
2024276
202580
202652

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, 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, 20120517

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, 20140930

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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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, 20080111

STEERING

1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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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, 20080723

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

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

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FAQ

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, hydraulic, accounting for 29% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.