1996 Chevrolet C1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 229 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet C1500, most often about the visibility. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 12, 2010. Updated daily.
Where the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 has problems
229 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 58 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 37 | 6 |
| Seats | 21 | 1 |
| Power train | 20 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 12 | 0 |
| Air bags | 10 | 8 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 |
| 12 other systems | 55 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1996 Chevrolet C1500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1996 vs. every other C1500 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 C1500 median. How we score
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What C1500 owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET C1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. HE HAS HAD TO TAP THE MOTOR IN ORDER FOR IT TO FUNCTION AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS NO LONGER ACTIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,500.
WHILE DRIVING, N RAINY WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER TALKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALE CONSUMER WAS TOLD, THERE WAS A RECALL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
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