CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Chevrolet Silverado has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 186 complaints with NHTSA, including 13 crashes, 3 fires, 16 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (73 reports).
1996 Chevrolet Silverado recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Problem areas named in the 186 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 73 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 32 |
| Power Train | 24 |
| Seats | 17 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 |
| Air Bags | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 |
| Structure | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V159000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO WITTMEIER CHEVROLET (2292 FOREST AVE, CHICO, CA 95928, (530) 895-8181) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WERE CURRENTLY ON BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.
DURING A JUMP START IGNITION WOULD NOT DISENGAGE EVEN AFTER I TURNED OFF, AND REMOVED KEY. HAD TO REMOVER BATTERY CABLE 2 TIMES NOW
1996 CHEVY SILVERADO CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR SHOULD BE RECALLED BECAUSE THE MOTOR MIGHT FAIL RESULTING IN CRACKING SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD CUSTOMER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED**CC THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS DOCUMENTATION THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, HOWEVER THE DEALER STATES HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *TR
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED HOWEVER NO INSPECTION HAS BEEN MADE.
CONSUMER CHEVROLET SILRADO PICKUP HAS HAD THREE INJECTION PUMPS IN 92000 MILES. *TS ***REF 10157351*** *JB
1996 Chevrolet Silverado questions
Does the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado?
Based on 186 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (73), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (32), Power Train (24).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Chevrolet Silverado has been fixed?
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