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1996 Chevrolet L Van recalls & complaints

2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
2complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Chevrolet L Van under individual trim or body names rather than "L Van", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1), Latches / locks (1), Equipment (1), Visibility (wipers / glass) (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (2)

04/21/2006 · Brakes
I PURCHASED MY VAN USED IN OCT 2003, AND WITHIN 3 WEEKS OF DRIVING IT, THE OUTSIDE PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS LATCHES HAVE BROKE FROM THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR FRAME, WHICH HAS LED TO THE DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE ONLY THE INSIDE. SHORTLY AFTER THE DOOR LATCHES STOPPED WORKING, BOTH OF THE WINDOW MOTORS BURNED UP AND AM NO LONGER ABLE TO ROLL THE WI…

03/09/2005 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS INADVERTENTLY GO OUT. THE CAUSE OF WHY THIS HAPPENS IS UNDETERMINED.*AK

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