1996 Chevrolet Pickup: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 60 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (35% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“After receiving a recall notice concerning windshield wipers vehicle was taken into the dealer and service was refused because it is a salvaged vehicle. *ak *tc”Owner report · Visibility · Jun 2004
“The front of the seat belt did not lock. As a result, there was no upper body restraint for the driver or passenger. *ak the dealership would not help resolve this issue. *scc *jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · Sep 2003
“Consumer states that while driving and with no warning windshield wipers will work intermittently, and it will be hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jun 2003
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“Consumer states that while driving and no warning the windshield wiper will work intermittently and it will hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified. Mr”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2002
“I have had these things go bad on this truck and they are things that other people have told me that have went wrong on their truck also. I like the chevrolets but if these things keep going wrong like this I will have to switch to a nice new dodge I think. Nlm”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2002
“While applying brakes pedal went nearly to floor. Found hole in steel brake line that was rusty along the frame near the last plastic clamp before it jumps to the flex hose. Ampp. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 2001
“Winshield wiper motor works intermittently.a check of recall information shows my vehicle was recalled for that.local dealer, said my VIN wasn't covered as part of recall. . Complaint to chevy was ignored. Chevy complaint request #c04529859. Tsb #98043. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Mar 2001
“The bearings that the rail slides on are comming out due to a bent rail. This causes the seat to be loose and could come off the rails in a collision.”Owner report · Seats · Feb 2001
“When contacts wear on this component windshield wipers fail without warning. If you are driving in heavy rain this is a very hadzardous situation. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Oct 2000
“Passenger's seat belt broke, retractor will not connect because seat belt will not pull out so that she can connect. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Oct 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 5 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
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Is the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup reliable?
NHTSA has 60 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup. The most complained-about area is visibility (35% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1996 Chevrolet Pickup problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 38,000 miles or less.
Does the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:headlights. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.