1996 Chevrolet K1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 94 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet K1500, most often about the visibility. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 12, 2020. Updated daily.
Where the 1996 Chevrolet K1500 has problems
94 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 26 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 13 | 3 |
| Tires | 10 | 1 |
| Seats | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 8 | 1 |
| Power train | 8 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 15 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1996 Chevrolet K1500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1996 vs. every other K1500 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 K1500 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
What K1500 owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AKCONSUMER RESEARCHED AND FOUND SEVERAL RECALLS PERTAINING TO THE SAME FAILURE. TEH DEALER WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE. *JG
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK
WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN IT IS GEARED AT LOW PACE. SAME MAKE AND YEAR OF VEHICLES WERE RECALLED FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROLLER BOARD WHICH SHUT WINDSHIELD WIPERS OFF. MANUFACTURER ADVISED CONSUMER THATVEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
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