MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

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1996 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:25:29.839Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 64 complaints 1998: 73 complaints 1999: 81 complaints 1999 2000: 132 complaints 2001: 300 complaints 2002: 351 complaints 2003: 449 complaints 2004: 368 complaints 2004 2005: 269 complaints 2006: 177 complaints 2007: 204 complaints 2008: 191 complaints 2009: 61 complaints 2009 2010: 21 complaints 2011: 104 complaints 2012: 52 complaints 2013: 51 complaints 2014: 40 complaints 2014 2015: 175 complaints 2016: 122 complaints 2017: 54 complaints 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 72 complaints 2019 2020: 99 complaints 2021: 82 complaints 2022: 89 complaints 2023: 42 complaints 2024: 135 complaints 2024 2025: 19 complaints 2026: 4 complaints 2026
1996: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19943
19953
19962
199764
199873
199981
2000132
2001300
2002351
2003449
2004368
2005269
2006177
2007204
2008191
200961
201021
2011104
201252
201351
201440
2015175
2016122
201754
201851
201972
202099
202182
202289
202342
2024135
202519
20264

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 PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 1996 CHEVROLET SILVERADO3/4 TON PICKUP FROM THEN CAMP CHEVROLET IN SPOKANE WA. AND STARTED EXPERIENCING BRAKE FAILURE IN THIS VEHICLE ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AMONG MANY OTHER PROBLEMS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100410

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DOORS FAILED TO OPEN ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DOOR LATCH WAS DAMAGED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151202

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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.