MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chevrolet VAN

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1996 Chevrolet VAN
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:23:29.423Z

Only 28 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 28 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 VAN Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1983: 4 complaints 1983 1991: 4 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 19 complaints 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 20 complaints 1996: 28 complaints 1996 1997: 27 complaints 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 15 complaints 2000: 22 complaints 2000 2001: 14 complaints 2002: 11 complaints 2002
1996: 28 complaints
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YearComplaints
19834
19914
19928
199319
199411
199520
199628
199727
199816
199915
200022
200114
200211

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 28 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

11 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

FUSES KEEP BLOWING OUT WITH ABS, RESULTING IN TWO ELECTRICAL FIRES. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED SHORT IN WIRING. REPAIRWORK DONE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990813

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH APPLIED BRAKES AND THE DID'NT SLOW DOWN. REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990806

ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; WHEN PUSHING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WOULD BE NO BRAKING ABILITY. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS HAPPENED ON DRY ROAD CONDITIONS.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980330

SUSPENSION

3 of 28 total reports mention: suspension.

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1996 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. WE WERE DRIVING DOWN A BUSY INTERSTATE 65 MILES AN HOUR WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COLLAPSED. LUCKILY MY HUSBAND GOT THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL AND OFF OF THE ROAD, MY ENTIRE FAMILY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030514

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

3 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 28 total reports mention: power train.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 28 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Chevrolet VAN — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Chevrolet VAN 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 VAN?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet VAN 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.