1996 Chevrolet K15Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet K15, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 13, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Chevrolet K15 has problems

7 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
Service brakes, hydraulic30
Visibility30
Seats10
Structure10

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

0 recalls

1996 Chevrolet K15 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other K15 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 K15 median. How we score

'86'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What K15 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ABS BRAKES; EXPERIENCING BRAKE PEDAL FADING W/PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS. SERVICE MANAGER STATES THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 982410 · Apr 8, 1996

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