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1996 Chevrolet Conventional problems

The most common problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Conventional is brakes. It has 3.0 times the complaints of a typical Conventional model year.

Typical year3.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
11
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1996 Chevrolet Conventional problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Chevrolet Conventional 11

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 11 bulletins for the 1996 Chevrolet Conventional

What 1996 Chevrolet Conventional owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 7, 2005 · Fuel system · WA

Chevrolet silverado 1996 pickup, replaced electric fuel pump. *bf the vehicle started running rough and couldn't pull the consumer's small camper uphill without shifting into second gear. The dealer suggested the consumer replace the computer themselves to reduce the cost of repair. This correct the problem for a while but the vehicle began performing poorly again. The consumer ended up replacing the electric fuel pump three times. The consumer heard of a recall for the injector pump. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the consumer that the repairs couldn't be made because the numbers on the computer and injector pump were different.

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Electrical · 10,998 miles · CA

Problems with cd player, tail lights, and windshield wipers.*mr the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall wiper motor. After recall repairs were completed the tail light assembly didn't work, cd player went out and the wipers only worked at one speed. All these components worked fine prior to recall repairs. The consumer had to pay $335.24 to have the multi-function switch replaced. The consumer request reimbursement.

Filed Jun 28, 1999 · Brakes · TX

Brake power booster failed. Mjs

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Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Conventional

Is the 1996 Chevrolet Conventional reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Conventional, 3.0 times a typical Conventional model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet Conventional?

Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).

How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Conventional have?

No recalls on record.

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