NHTSA vehicle safety data

1996 Chevrolet Z71 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1996 Chevrolet Z71 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 3 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Chevrolet Z71.

1996 Chevrolet Z71 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Z71, describing incidents dated August 16, 2002 to August 3, 2004.

Most-cited components

  • Air Bags 1 complaint
  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Seats 1 complaint

Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 3 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10087063 · Filed

    WHILE IN THE STREET VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND THE KEY WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. ABOUT 3:00 AM FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED. *AK

  • ODI #8019265 · Filed

    WHEN LEANING BACK IN DRIVER SEAT THE FRONT LEFT CORNER OF SEAT BECAME DETACHED, THE WELD BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*JB

  • ODI #8017228 · Filed

    WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE FRONT OF THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HIT THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *SCC *NLM

Read all 3 complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1996 Chevrolet Z71 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Check your 1996 Chevrolet Z71 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Chevrolet Z71 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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