1996 Chevrolet C/K SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Series, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 24, 2007. Updated daily.
Where the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Series has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1996 Chevrolet C/K Series recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1996 vs. every other C/K Series 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 Series median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
What C/K Series owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR TWO YEARS NOW AND LOVE THE POWER AND SMOOTH RIDE I GET FROM IT. THE TRUCK IS A 1996 CHEVY K2500 WITH A 6.5L DIESEL ENGINE. I HAVE PUT OVER $3,600 IN THIS VEHICLE IN THE LAST 18 MOS. THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN AND YOU CANNOT STOP OR STEER THE VEHICLE THEN. THE MECHANICS SAY…
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