1996 Chevrolet Truck transmission problems

11 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 22%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Automatic transmission
7
Manual transmission
1
Driveline: driveshaft
1
Driveline: differential unit
1
Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal
1
Axle assembly: axle shaft
1
Axle assembly
1
Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Truck transmission problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Chevrolet Truck owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 9, 2002 · Transmission · MN

Vehicle will not shift into third gear due to malfunction within transmission. Dealer contacted. *ak

Filed Aug 26, 2000 · Transmission · MI

This vehicle has not pulled a trailer or been used to tow.......there is no hitch on the van

Filed Oct 7, 1999 · Brakes, Transmission · NC

Rear end axle seems to run hot and noise present, rear end cover plate paint has peeled off due to excessive heat.

Filed Aug 27, 1999 · Transmission · NY

Engine light comes on and runs rough at idle. Also shifts hard. Has been looked at 3 times. Twice by dealer while under warrenty once by a different dealer just out of warrenty. Third time was told needed a new transmission.

Filed Jun 2, 1999 · Transmission · OH

No summary listed for this vehicle.

Filed Feb 26, 1999 · Electrical, Transmission · TX

Model z71 when tranmission burns up it sprays transmission fluid everywhere, and is extremely flamables. It got all over two other vehicles that were behind me, the first time, the second time it got on the exhaust pipe and smoked so bad a passer by was going to call the firedepartment( dot number: tire size: 16 )

Filed Feb 17, 1999 · Engine, Transmission · ME

No summary listed for this vehicle.

Filed Feb 24, 1998 · Brakes, Electrical · WA

Brakes failed, attempt repair several times, master cylinder, due to fluid leakage, ABS light stayed on, brakes so hot the rotors were glowing and the smoke was pouring off the front end.

Filed Oct 27, 1997 · Transmission · CA

Broken transmission cooler line at radiator connection.

Filed Aug 26, 1997 · Transmission · MD

Drive train makes clunking noise real badly when putting into gear also while driving the vehicle.

Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Truck transmission

Does the 1996 Chevrolet Truck have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the transmission of the 1996 Chevrolet Truck, 22% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1996 Chevrolet Truck transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Truck transmission?

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