When ever it rains or if I go through the carwash, the transmission shifts very hard. Feels like someone hit you from behind. Seems like when the transmission harness gets wet is when the problem occurs.
The worst 1996 Chevrolet C1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Visibility58
- Brakes41
- Seats21
- Transmission20
- Engine16
- Electrical12
- Fuel system11
- Airbags10
- Steering9
- Acceleration8
- Body8
- Suspension8
- Seat belts6
- Locks5
- Lights4
- Tires4
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Chevrolet C1500
Wipers 52ABS 16Brake failure 13No deployment 6Fuel pump 6
Trouble codes owners of the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 mention
C1500 7
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1996 Chevrolet C1500 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15-16 | 20-21 | 17-18 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 14 | 18-19 | 15-16 |
| 6.5L 8‑cyl Diesel | RWD | 15 | 19 | 16 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 13-14 | 17-18 | 15 |
What 1996 Chevrolet C1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 The dealer stated that the recall was no longer active.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.
Clear coat on the paint came off of the finish several years back and I wanted to know if there was any recall on that issue. I take serious pride in my vehicle and if general motors assumes pride in their product as they advertise them to be then they won't mind amending the problem. I have never been made aware of any recall on this problem so any information you can supply to me would be greatly appreciated.
Tl-the electrical wires that goes into the fuel tank than makes the gas tank and the gas gauge work shorted out the fuel pump so that it won't work and the gas gaugae also. He had it repair in mo and after driving about a 100 miles the gas gauge would not work and he took ti to a dealer to get it serviced and they stated they will not fix it. What is the recourse if getting a reimbursement this is the third fuel pump he has put in the vehicle
On 10/03/02 I had a chevy truck [xxx] repaired for low speed ABS engagement, (under ext warr). In sept of 2005, I again started experiencing low speed ABS engagement. This time since it was out of warranty, I had it repaired at an independent shop. It occurred first at 51,409 mi and the next time at 70,000 mi. This could prove to be a real pain if this problem is going to resurface every 20,000 miles. *nm updated 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Dt: contact stated the fuel pump burned up, the wires inside the fuel pump had meltd. The fuel pump was being replaced by a local mechanic. Contact stated he contacted the gm manufacturer, and they did not offer any resolution.
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.
Transmission this is the third time for rebuilding this transmission every time it's the same problem,rough shift from 1st to 2nd & no shift to 3rd or overdrive & every rebuild is $1,000.00. Not to mention the how unsafe this could be . Is someone going to have to get killed as a result from the failure of these transmissions before someone has them recalled?
Failed tailgate cables on 1996 chevrolet silverago 1/2t pickup. Why are only vehicles starting in 2000 model year being recalled? I had to pay to replace them on my 1996. Many people are complaining about 1994 thru 1998 models that I know.
Front seat mount, gm power seats. I am a automotive design engineer, my company makes the seat in question, but I do not work for that division. The lower front mount cracked and failed when I was leaning back on my seat while driving down the freeway, I was thrown into the back cab, I almost lost control of my truck. I investigated the failure and found that it is due to a very poor design. This mount has to eventually fail, because a bolt is inserted in the middle of a very thin sheet metal mount plate, every time there is a load placed on that seat, this flange bends beyond its elastic limit, this flange will eventually crack. I have repaired this myself but I would like to warn others of this problem my vechicle is a 1996 cheverolet z-71 silverado pick up truck with the 6 way power bucket seats. *ak thank you
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Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet C1500
Is the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 227 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet C1500, 3.6 times a typical C1500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet C1500?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 58 complaints, typically around 83,000 miles. Next is brakes (41).
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Chevrolet C1500 have the most visibility problems?
The Chevrolet C1500 model years with the most visibility complaints are 1995 (115 complaints), 1994 (74 complaints) and 1996 (58 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 get?
Official estimates for the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 range from 15 to 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 15-16 city and 20-21 highway.
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