1996 Chevrolet C/K recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1996 Chevrolet C/K owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Visibility (wipers / glass) (183), Brakes (150), Hydraulic (142), Transmission / drivetrain (68), Engine (59).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
12/12/2020 · Seat belts
MY VEHICLE FAILED MASSACHUSETTS SEAT BELT TEST. THEY DONT LOCK WHEN PULLED ON QUICKLY. I HAVE REMOVED AND INSPECTED THEM AND IT APPEARS TO ME THAT THE MECHANISM ITSELF IS NOT CAPABLE OF PASSING THIS TEST I AM BELIEVING THAT THE TEST HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED AFTER THE MANUFACTURE OF THIS PARTICULAR DESIGN OF SEAT BELT, AND AM ASKING IF THIS VEHICLE HAS BEE…
12/11/2019 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V159000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO WITTMEIER CHEVROLET (2292 FOREST AVE, CHICO, CA 95928, (530) 895-8181) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE…
08/14/2019 · Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 (NA) CHEVROLET K3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT TANK CHASSIS. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOHN ELWAY CHEVROLET (5200 S BROADWAY, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113, (720) 259-0391) AND SHORTLINE BUICK GMC (1301 S HAVANA ST, AU…
06/10/2016 · Unknown Or Other
DURING A JUMP START IGNITION WOULD NOT DISENGAGE EVEN AFTER I TURNED OFF, AND REMOVED KEY. HAD TO REMOVER BATTERY CABLE 2 TIMES NOW
12/31/2015 · Electrical system
HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT LIGHT WHEN SWITCHED ON. DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS WOULD GO OUT WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE SWITCHED ON. HAD TO DRIVE WITH THE SWITCH IN THE PARKING LIGHT POSITION IN ORDER TO GET THE DASH BOARD AND TAILLIGHTS TO COME ON. PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
12/31/2015 · Transmission / drivetrain
HARD TRANSMISSION SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND. NO UP SHIFT TO 3RD GEAR. HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED WHICH FIXED THE 3RD GEAR PROBLEM, BUT INTERMITTENTLY THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND. ALSO NOTICED THE IDLE RPMS ARE HIGHER WHEN THIS OCCURS AND WILL NOT LOWER.
12/02/2015 · Latches / locks
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DOORS FAILED TO OPEN ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DOOR LATCH WAS DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCHES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOT…
07/08/2015 · Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND AS THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE…