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Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1996 Chevrolet Express

NHTSA data on file today

The 1996 Chevrolet Express has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 15 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Recall campaigns on file

NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
NHTSA #00V110000 GM/FUEL ODOR/LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
NHTSA #96V092000 Suspension — Rear — Springs — Leaf Spring Assembly — U-Bolt, Leaf Spring to Axle NHTSA notice

Most-cited components in owner complaints

Electrical System 3 complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling 3 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline 3 complaints
Equipment 2 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 complaints
Steering 2 complaints

Of the 15 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 3 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Express

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