Model year record
1996 Chevrolet C/k 3500 recalls & problems
The 1996 Chevrolet C/k 3500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 4 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is wheels (1 complaint).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1996 Chevrolet C/k 3500.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| WheelsHub | 1 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | — |
| Engine | 1 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
| Service brakes | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Service brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET C/K 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKES REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND TO AVOID CRASHING INTO A DEER. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS OIL LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHO REPLACED THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 198,000. ..UPDATED 08-26-14 *BF UPDATED 09/2/2014 *JS
- Fuel/propulsion system
PUMP MOUNTED DRIVER HAS FAILED A NUMBER OF TIMES, CAUSING VERY HIGH FUEL TEMPERATURES. I HAVE REPLACED ALL OTHER PARTS IN FUEL/ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT, BUT HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE PMD 3 TIMES SO FAR. WHEN THE PMD IS NEW, EVERYTHING WORKS GREAT, BUT THAT ONLY LASTS A FEW MONTHS AT BEST. *TR
- Tires
I OWN A 1996 CHEVROLET C3500 P.U. PURCHASED NEW IN FEB, 1996. THIS TRUCK CAME EQUIPPED WITH UNIROYAL LAREDO LT245/75R16E TIRES. THEY WERE REPLACED IN MAY OF 2004 AFTER 51,000 TROUBLE FREE MILES. I PURCHASED UNIROYAL LAREDO LT245/75R16E AWT TIRES AS A REPLACEMENT. I SUFFERED A TREAD SEPARATION ON THE RIGHT FRONT ON JUNE 30, 2007. THAT TIRE ONLY HAD 15,000 MILE ON IT. I HAD A SECOND TREAD SEPARATION ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE ON JULY 23, 2008 . THIS TIRE WAS 4 YEARS OLD AND HAD 19,000 MILES ON IT. ALWAYS PROPERLY INFLATED AND ROTATED EVERY SPRING. THIS WAS THE SECOND FAILURE OUT OF A SET OF FOUR PURCHASED IN 2004. THE TIRES ARE GOING TO KILL SOMEONE. I NOTICED A RECALL FOR THE NEXT SIZE SMALLER.…
- Wheels › Hub
1996 CHEVROLET 3500 REAR WHEELS FELL OFF. THE CONSUMER STATED THEY JUST FELL OFF AND PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER. *KB THE POLICE REPORT STATED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL/HUB WAS DEFECTIVE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *JB
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.