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1996 Chevrolet C Series Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1996 Chevrolet C Series right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 11 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Chevrolet C Series.

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1996 Chevrolet C Series owner complaints

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet C Series, describing incidents dated August 13, 1996 to July 24, 2008.

Most-cited components

Visibility/Wiper 4 complaints
Air Bags 2 complaints
Engine 2 complaints
Power Train 2 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint

Of the 11 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 11 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10236152 · Filed July 28, 2008
DRIVING @ 60MP WEST BOUND 210FRWY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. REAR TIRE BLEW AND UPON LOOKING AT TIRE THE TIRE "THREW TOP TREAD" AND SEPARATED. *TR
ODI #10126735 · Filed July 22, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *AK *JB
ODI #10042074 · Filed October 1, 2003
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Read all 11 complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1996 Chevrolet C Series right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1996 Chevrolet C Series. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

11 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Chevrolet C Series.

Tires

ODI #10236152

Crash

Incident: July 24, 2008 · Filed: July 28, 2008

DRIVING @ 60MP WEST BOUND 210FRWY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. REAR TIRE BLEW AND UPON LOOKING AT TIRE THE TIRE "THREW TOP TREAD" AND SEPARATED. *TR

Air Bags

ODI #10126735

1 injury

Incident: June 24, 2005 · Filed: July 22, 2005

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *AK *JB

Visibility

ODI #10042074

Incident: October 1, 2003 · Filed: October 1, 2003

INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #871685

Incident: September 12, 2000 · Filed: September 27, 2000

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A SEVERE OIL LEAKAGES. DEALER UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. THEY THINK IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE ENGINE REAR SEAL. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Air Bags

ODI #865779

Incident: July 18, 2000 · Filed: July 20, 2000

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 20MPH & DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED. AIRBAG EMBRACED THE CONSUMER IN THE SEAT. DEALER DOESN'T HAVE MUCH TO SAY ABOUT THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER.*AK

Visibility

ODI #864158

Incident: February 15, 2000 · Filed: June 23, 2000

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVEREDUNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Visibility

ODI #864149

Incident: June 23, 1999 · Filed: June 23, 2000

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY WORKED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DUE TO VIN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Power Train; Electrical System

ODI #857438

Fire

Filed: February 23, 2000

VEHICLE BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH BRAKES FAILING TO STOP VEHICLE PROPERLY WHENEVER BRAKES WERE APPLIED IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. DEALER NOTIFIED. *ALSO, FRONT BEARING FAILED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO MOUNTING BRACKET AND WIRING WHICH RESULTED IN A FIRE.*AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #754490

Incident: August 13, 1996 · Filed: November 13, 2001

THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS TODAY MAKES THE 4TH TIMES TO HAVE THE BRAKES FIXED ALSO THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON SINCE THE TRUCK WE PURCHASED IT HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS AT LEAST 6 TIMES AND THE SERVICE ENGINE STILL IS ON. TALKED TO THE CHEVY CO THAT SAID TO MILES ON TRUCK FOR THEM TO DO ANYTHING EVEN THOUGH IT STARTED AT 2899 MILES. CASE # CO5800032 CAN YOU HELP IN ANY WAY? ALSO, THE ENGINE LITE STILL COME ON STATING REPAIR ENGINE SOON IT HAS BEEN LOOKED 6 DIFFERENTS TIMES AND IS STILL NOT FIXED THIS ALSO STARED AT 2899 MILES. JUST TALKED TO THE GM COMPANY THAT SAID THE TRUCK HAD TO MANY MILES ON FOR THENM THEY TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILIY EVEN THOUGHT THE STARTED THE YEAR THE TRUCK WAS BOUGHT. *AK

Visibility

ODI #739149

Incident: January 10, 2001 · Filed: January 10, 2001

THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT I HAVE TWO OF THESE TRUCKS AND NEITHER MATCH THE RECALL AND TOLD TO FIX IT MYSELF...I HAVE TO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM FOR OTHER PEOPLE WITH THESE TRUCKS AS WELL, THE VIN NUMBER ON THE OTHER IS [XXX], IT IS A 1996 K SERIES. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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