1996 Chevrolet C/K 3500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet C/K 3500, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 29, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Chevrolet C/K 3500 has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Service brakes10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Tires10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1996 Chevrolet C/K 3500 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other C/K 3500 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C/K 3500 median. How we score

'96'98'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What C/K 3500 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

PUMP MOUNTED DRIVER HAS FAILED A NUMBER OF TIMES, CAUSING VERY HIGH FUEL TEMPERATURES. I HAVE REPLACED ALL OTHER PARTS IN FUEL/ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT, BUT HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE PMD 3 TIMES SO FAR. WHEN THE PMD IS NEW, EVERYTHING WORKS GREAT, BUT THAT ONLY LASTS A FEW MONTHS AT BEST. *TR
Complaint 10470676 · Aug 14, 2012 · 312,000 miles

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