Model year record
1996 Chevrolet C Series recalls & problems
The 1996 Chevrolet C Series has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 11 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is visibility (4 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1996 Chevrolet C Series.
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* |
|---|---|---|
| VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer › Motor; Windshield wiper/washer | 4 | — |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission; Axle assembly | 2 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 2 | — |
| Air bagsFrontal | 2 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine; Engine › Gasoline | 2 | — |
| Electrical systemWiring › Front underhood | 1 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- TiresCrash
DRIVING @ 60MP WEST BOUND 210FRWY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. REAR TIRE BLEW AND UPON LOOKING AT TIRE THE TIRE "THREW TOP TREAD" AND SEPARATED. *TR
- Air bags › Frontal1 injury
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *AK *JB
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS TODAY MAKES THE 4TH TIMES TO HAVE THE BRAKES FIXED ALSO THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON SINCE THE TRUCK WE PURCHASED IT HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS AT LEAST 6 TIMES AND THE SERVICE ENGINE STILL IS ON. TALKED TO THE CHEVY CO THAT SAID TO MILES ON TRUCK FOR THEM TO DO ANYTHING EVEN THOUGH IT STARTED AT 2899 MILES. CASE # CO5800032 CAN YOU HELP IN ANY WAY? ALSO, THE ENGINE LITE STILL COME ON STATING REPAIR ENGINE SOON IT HAS BEEN LOOKED 6 DIFFERENTS TIMES AND IS STILL NOT FIXED THIS ALSO STARED AT 2899 MILES. JUST TALKED TO THE GM COMPANY THAT SAID THE TRUCK HAD TO MANY MILES ON FOR THENM THEY TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILIY EVEN THOUGHT THE STARTED THE YEAR THE…
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT I HAVE TWO OF THESE TRUCKS AND NEITHER MATCH THE RECALL AND TOLD TO FIX IT MYSELF...I HAVE TO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM FOR OTHER PEOPLE WITH THESE TRUCKS AS WELL, THE VIN NUMBER ON THE OTHER IS [XXX], IT IS A 1996 K SERIES. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A SEVERE OIL LEAKAGES. DEALER UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. THEY THINK IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE ENGINE REAR SEAL. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
- Air bags › Frontal
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 20MPH & DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED. AIRBAG EMBRACED THE CONSUMER IN THE SEAT. DEALER DOESN'T HAVE MUCH TO SAY ABOUT THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER.*AK
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVEREDUNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.