1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

0Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500.

Most common 1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1
Power Train1

What owners report

2015-12-31, Power Train
HARD TRANSMISSION SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND. NO UP SHIFT TO 3RD GEAR. HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED WHICH FIXED THE 3RD GEAR PROBLEM, BUT INTERMITTENTLY THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND. ALSO NOTICED THE IDLE RPMS ARE HIGHER WHEN THIS OCCURS AND WILL NOT LOWER.
2015-12-31, Electrical System
HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT LIGHT WHEN SWITCHED ON. DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS WOULD GO OUT WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE SWITCHED ON. HAD TO DRIVE WITH THE SWITCH IN THE PARKING LIGHT POSITION IN ORDER TO GET THE DASH BOARD AND TAILLIGHTS TO COME ON. PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY.

1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500 questions

Does the 1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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