Intermittently windshield wipers became inoperable, obstructing the drivers view. Dealer stated no recall consumer's vehicle.
The worst 1996 Chevrolet C15 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes8
- Airbags6
- Acceleration3
- Seats2
- Suspension2
- Visibility2
- Body1
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Chevrolet C15
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Chevrolet C15 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1996 Chevrolet C15 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer rearended a trailer at a 35 MPH. Upon impact ,driver's airbag did not deploy, which may have caused injuries.
Windshield wipers only operate on high speed. The manufacturer/dealer are aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.
Brake switch malfunctioned, causing brakes to fail. Problem occurred three times in two years. Dealer/manufacturer contacted, and they were aware of problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Egr valve failed causing check engine light to illuminate.
Brake pads on the left side failed before the right side brake pads malfunctioned. The truck has been in the shop for the same problem over and over. Also transmission malfunctioned several times.
Abs brake problem; on normal road conditions, under heavy braking, the back wheels slide and pedal goes down to the floorboard. The problem has not been corrected.
Front suspension, the sway bar broke/bushing is missing, never installed by manufacturer, causing loss of control of vehicle when driving.
Brakes failed, causing accident.
While driving on two separate occasions experienced ABS failure during panic stop, rearended vehicle, and when attempting to slow/stop, swerved to avoid collision, then went into a ditch. In each instance the brake pedal went to floor, no prior warning.
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Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet C15
Is the 1996 Chevrolet C15 reliable?
Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet C15, close to a typical C15 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet C15?
Brakes, with 8 complaints. Next is airbags (6).
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet C15 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Chevrolet C15 have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet C15 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (14 complaints) and 1994 (11 complaints).
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