1996 Chevrolet C15: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 26 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.
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All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Intermittently windshield wipers became inoperable, obstructing the drivers view. Dealer stated no recall consumer's vehicle. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2003
“Windshield wipers only operate on high speed. The manufacturer/dealer are aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jan 1999
“Brake switch malfunctioned, causing brakes to fail. Problem occurred three times in two years. Dealer/manufacturer contacted, and they were aware of problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information. *ak”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Sep 1998
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“Brake pads on the left side failed before the right side brake pads malfunctioned. The truck has been in the shop for the same problem over and over. Also transmission malfunctioned several times.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 1998
“ABS brake problem; on normal road conditions, under heavy braking, the back wheels slide and pedal goes down to the floorboard. The problem has not been corrected. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 1997
“While driving, vehicle would vibrate excessively, for no reason, taken to dealer & was informed put in 2 bags of concrete in rear, mfg said its normal, dealership unable to fix problem. Has documents/file number 960773864. *ak”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 1997
“Front suspension, the sway bar broke/bushing is missing, never installed by manufacturer, causing loss of control of vehicle when driving.”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 1997
“Going about (65) mph and cruise control would not disengage. *ak consumer states he hit the brakes three times and then tapped the accelerator and the vehicle finally began to slow down, consumer also states that the throttle sticks sometimes when cruise is not engaged, this happens when vehicle has been warmed up. *slc”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 1996
“ABS: when applied, brake pedal goes to floor, increased stopping, brakes will come up after pumping, vehicle will stop. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 1996
“When starting the vehicle on cold start rpm will acceleate at high speed, have to continue applying brakes, no control over vehicle. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 1996
When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1996 Chevrolet C15 reliable?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1996 Chevrolet C15. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.