1996 Chevrolet K15 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Visibility (wipers / glass) (3), Brakes (3), Hydraulic (3), Body / structure (1), Seats (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
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08/13/2003 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
COMPLAINT REGARDING THE RECALL RELATING TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. *MR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DIDN'T START OR STOP WHILE OPERATING. THE WIPER MOTOR MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT NHTSA TAKE ACTION IN PROCESSING CLAIM TO GM, AND A FULL AUDIT OF GM'S RECALL PROCEDURES(BOTH PAST AND PRESENT). *SCC *JB
09/14/2000 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
98V150001 SHOULD COVER 4WD K1500 SAME FAILURE OCCURS WITH THESE MODELS AS THE SAME UNIT IS INVOLVED. DEALER WON'T FIX BECAUSE "ITS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL". THIS IS AN OVERSIGHT BY NHTSA AND THE 4WD PROBABLY HAS A GREATER FAILURE OCCURANCE SINCE THE FAILURE MODE IS THE SOLDER JOINTS FAILING DUE TO VIBRATION/ SHOCK, WHICH ON A 4WD I WOULD THINK IT TO BE W…
08/22/2000 · Body / structure
RIGHT SIDE SEATS KEEP LOSENING, SIDE DOOR LINKAGE CONTINUES TO COME APART, NO WAY TO EASILY ESCAPE, WITHOUT ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN!
08/18/1999 · Brakes
BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER FAILED CAUSING TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. *YC
02/23/1999 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
CONTATACTED GM CONCERNING THE PROBLEM. THEY TOLD ME MY VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER CURRENT RECALL OF THIS TYPE VEHICLE EVEN IF MY PROBLEM WAS THE SAME AS STATED IN THE RECALL FOR 1996 VEHICLES. PLEASE LOOK INTO HAVING MY MODEL VEHICLE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THANK YOU
08/14/1997 · Brakes
WHILE GOING DOWN HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO APPLY BRAKES TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP IMMEDIATELY.*AK
04/08/1996 · Brakes
ABS BRAKES; EXPERIENCING BRAKE PEDAL FADING W/PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS. SERVICE MANAGER STATES THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK