1996 Chevrolet K25 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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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Visibility (wipers / glass) (2), Transmission / drivetrain (2), Brakes (2), Hydraulic (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
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08/10/2000 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
RECALL 98V150000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 98043. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL, AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT VIN FELL WITHIN THE RECALL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE'S VIN NUMBER HAS BEEN EXCLUDED. WINDSHIELD WIPERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEMS AS MENTIONED IN RECALLL. INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS RESULTED IN POOR DRIVER'S V…
12/06/1999 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. DRIVER HAS TO TAP ON THE WIPER MOTOR BOX BEFORE OPERATION CONTINUES. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP. TRUCK WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK *YC
09/30/1997 · Transmission / drivetrain
CLUTCH CHATTERS/VIBRATES WHEN ENGAGED/STARTING OUT FROM STANDSTILL, POTENTIAL FOR STALLING IN TRAFFIC, INTERMITTENT/MOSTLY WHEN COLD/HEAVILY LOADED. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. *AK
05/06/1997 · Brakes
WHILE DRIVING APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE FRONT BRAKES GRABBED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID. ALSO REPLACED LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER.
02/11/1997 · Brakes
IN WET AND DRY WEATHER WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY FAILED, HAS ABS ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM. *AK
01/02/1997 · Transmission / drivetrain
DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE. *AK