1996 Chevrolet C Series Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1996 Chevrolet C Series recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Chevrolet C Series.

Most common 1996 Chevrolet C Series problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Visibility	4
Power Train	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Air Bags	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Electrical System	1
Tires	1

What owners report

2008-07-28, Tires
DRIVING @ 60MP WEST BOUND 210FRWY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. REAR TIRE BLEW AND UPON LOOKING AT TIRE THE TIRE "THREW TOP TREAD" AND SEPARATED. *TR

2005-06-27, Air Bags
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *AK *JB

2003-10-01, Visibility
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

2001-11-16, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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 TH

2001-01-18, Visibility
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

1996 Chevrolet C Series questions

Does the 1996 Chevrolet C Series have any recalls?

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

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet C Series?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (4), Power Train (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Chevrolet C Series 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.