1996 Chevrolet C1500 electrical problems

12 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Wiring
2
Ignition: module
2
Ignition
2
Alternator/generator/regulator
2
12v/24v/48v battery
2
Wiring: interior/under dash
1
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
1
Starter assembly: relay
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Chevrolet C1500 electrical problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Chevrolet C1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 11, 2003 · Electrical · SC · fire

Vehicle was park in front of the house and without prior warning. Front window was dark and smoke was coming from the vehicle. The fire was started from the dashboard area.

Filed Aug 8, 2001 · Electrical · KS

Electrical wires and connectors shorted. Insulation melted off wire. Fuse blew. Cause unknown. Extreme hazard of hot wires, possible sparks inside fuel tank.

Filed May 12, 2000 · Electrical · SC

Battery goes dead. In the last 6 mos. I've put on 2 new batteries, alternator, and starter.

Filed Jul 2, 1999 · Electrical · MS

Factory computer defect caused transmission to shift or not shift in an erratic manner, it also caused internal transmission components to heat up and fail.

Filed May 3, 1999 · Electrical · MS

Electrical wiring from the frame under the vehicle goes into the gas tank, causing installation on wiring to melt, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Feb 2, 1998 · Electrical · OK · 2 injuries

Horn failure.

Filed Nov 4, 1997 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Engine seal kit and spark plugs failed.

Filed Oct 27, 1997 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Catalytic converter and oxygen sensor failed. + +++ catalytic converter and oxygen sensor failed.

Filed Sep 19, 1997 · Electrical · CA

Electronic relay failed.

Filed Apr 10, 1997 · Electrical · CA

Battery failed twice.

Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 electrical

Does the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the electrical of the 1996 Chevrolet C1500, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Chevrolet C1500 electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.