CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Chevrolet K3500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (8 reports).
1996 Chevrolet K3500 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Chevrolet K3500.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet K3500 problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 (NA) CHEVROLET K3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT TANK CHASSIS. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOHN ELWAY CHEVROLET (5200 S BROADWAY, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113, (720) 259-0391) AND SHORTLINE BUICK GMC (1301 S HAVANA ST, AURORA, CO 80012, (303) 751-3400) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOUR TIMES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 9-5424607971. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET K3500 WITH A CURRENT MILEAGE OF 92,000 MILES. THE CONTACT INSTALLED A TRAILER HITCH ON THE VEHICLE AND WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 25 MPH WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THE TRAILER HITCH FAILED. THE TRAILER BROKE THE SAFETY CHAINS AND IT CRASHED INTO A DITCH, WHICH DESTROYED THE TRAILER AND THE VEHICLE IN TOW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HITCH WAS HIGH FOR THE TRIPLE BALL ASSEMBLY. *AK
REAR AXLE CAME OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, ENITRE WINDSHIED WIPER MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE FILL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEMS.*AK
ABS LIGHT CAME ON EARLY IN LIFE AND REPORTED TO DEALER BEFORE WARANTEE EXPIRED, BRAKE FAILURE ALSO REPORTED TO DEALER NOW FAILURE HAS NOW OCCURED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST DAY
1996 Chevrolet K3500 questions
Does the 1996 Chevrolet K3500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Chevrolet K3500 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet K3500?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (8), Suspension (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Chevrolet K3500 has been fixed?
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