1996 CHEVROLET 1500
0 recalls, 24 complaints - 2 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
24 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 1, 2015
Incident date: Jul 21, 2015
VEHICAL IS ONE FAMILY OWNER, HAS 76000 MILES ON IT. BRAKES ARE VERY BAD, HAVE REPLACED ALL HYDROLICS, PADS HOSES DISC AND DRUMS, VEHICLE ON BRAKE APPLICATION WILL SHAKE VERY BAD, AND ALSO WILL JERK THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH. DEALER HAS VEHICLE NOW FOR AT LEAST 8 TIMES TO TRY AND FIX. VERY DA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 8, 2015
Incident date: Jul 4, 2015
I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND WAS GETTING OFF AT A EXIT RAMP AND I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PAD THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I DID NOT HAVE BRAKES AT THAT POINT AND ALMOST HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME I FINALY CAME TO A STOP AND CHECKED TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND SEEN BRAKE FLUID EVERYWHERE UND... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 30, 2015
Incident date: Apr 25, 2015
WENT TO DRIVE VEHICLE WHEN I NOTICED PEDAL WHEN TO FLOOR. UPON INSPECTION NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES NEAR THE REAR OF VEHICLE INSIDE FRAME NEAR THE FUEL TANK WAS RUSTED COMPLETELY. THIS VEHICLE IS WELL MAINTAINED AND LOOKS PERFECT BESIDES RUSTED BRAKE LINES. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 4, 2013
Incident date: Jun 11, 2013
I HAVE A 1996 CHEVROLET C1500 ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH A 5 LITER WHICH WAS REPLACED WITH A 5.7 LITER. I REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND SENDING UNIT DUE TO THE OLD PART WAS NO LONGER GOOD. WITHIN 2 MONTHS THE NEW PART SHORTED OUT, FRYING ONE OF THE WIRES ON THE INSIDE PART OF SENDING UNIT, INSIDE THE FUE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 30, 2013
Incident date: Mar 15, 2013
I JUST BOUGHT THIS TRUCK ON CRAIGSLIST AND WHEN I GOT IT HOME IT WOULDN'T BACK UP OR SHIFT IN TO SECOND GEAR RIGHT SO I AM HAVING THE TRANNY REBUILT NOW WHIT A MASTER REBUILD KIT AND NEW SUN SHELL AND NEW TORQUE CONVERTER. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 4, 2013
Incident date: Jan 3, 2013
WHILE DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDDLE LEFT REAR STEEL BRAKE LINE RUPTURED RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE PEDDLE AND STOPPING ABILITY. *TR
AIR BAGS
Feb 13, 2008
Incident date: Aug 22, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET 1500. WHILE DECELERATING FROM 30 MPH TO MAKE A TURN, THE CONTACT WAS STRUCK HEAD ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING 60 MPH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS NECK, BACK, AND SHOULDERS. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT THE VEHI... Read more
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Sep 27, 2005
Incident date: Sep 27, 2005
I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK ABOUT 18 MONTHS AGO AND SINCE I HAVE HAD IT I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED 5 TIMES BY A MECHANIC SHOP, COSTING OVER $300 EACH TIME IT WAS DONE. IT WOULD WORK FOR AWHILE THEN QUIT, LEAVING ME STRANDED IN REMOTE AREAS. I USED TO BE A MECHANIC BEFORE A BACK INJURY ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Jan 31, 2005
Incident date: Oct 12, 2004
THE FRONT AXLE SEAL KEEPS LEAKING. IT WAS REPLACED SIX TIMES. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND NO ASSISTANCE OFFERED.*AK ENGINE HAD COOLANT RUNNING OUT OF IT. DEALER FOUND WATER PUMP LEAKING. REPLACED WATER PUMP, SERPENTINE BELT AND BELT TENSIONER. FUEL PUMP AND POWER STEERING UNIT WAS ALSO RE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jan 31, 2005
Incident date: Oct 12, 2004
THE FRONT AXLE SEAL KEEPS LEAKING. IT WAS REPLACED SIX TIMES. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND NO ASSISTANCE OFFERED.*AK ENGINE HAD COOLANT RUNNING OUT OF IT. DEALER FOUND WATER PUMP LEAKING. REPLACED WATER PUMP, SERPENTINE BELT AND BELT TENSIONER. FUEL PUMP AND POWER STEERING UNIT WAS ALSO RE... Read more
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jan 31, 2005
Incident date: Oct 12, 2004
THE FRONT AXLE SEAL KEEPS LEAKING. IT WAS REPLACED SIX TIMES. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND NO ASSISTANCE OFFERED.*AK ENGINE HAD COOLANT RUNNING OUT OF IT. DEALER FOUND WATER PUMP LEAKING. REPLACED WATER PUMP, SERPENTINE BELT AND BELT TENSIONER. FUEL PUMP AND POWER STEERING UNIT WAS ALSO RE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 31, 2005
Incident date: Oct 12, 2004
THE FRONT AXLE SEAL KEEPS LEAKING. IT WAS REPLACED SIX TIMES. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND NO ASSISTANCE OFFERED.*AK ENGINE HAD COOLANT RUNNING OUT OF IT. DEALER FOUND WATER PUMP LEAKING. REPLACED WATER PUMP, SERPENTINE BELT AND BELT TENSIONER. FUEL PUMP AND POWER STEERING UNIT WAS ALSO RE... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Nov 30, 2004
Incident date: Aug 17, 2004
DURING RAINY WEATHER FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Oct 20, 2004
Incident date: Oct 19, 2004
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT IT LOST POWER AGAIN. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE IT INSPECTED. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP WHICH WAS LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK HAD MELTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Oct 20, 2004
Incident date: Oct 19, 2004
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT IT LOST POWER AGAIN. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE IT INSPECTED. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP WHICH WAS LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK HAD MELTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FU... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Jul 12, 2004
Incident date: Apr 12, 2004
REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR BOTTOM HINGE IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THIS MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CLOSE THE DOOR. WHEN THE DOOR CLOSES IT DOESN'T STAY SHUT SINCE IT DOESN'T CLOSE FULLY. THE HINGE IS A TWO PART SYSTEM, IT CANNOT BE GREASED OF LUBRICATED. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THE ENTIRE BOTTOM HINGE ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
Feb 27, 2004
Incident date: Oct 8, 2003
THE THROTTLE ON MY 1996 CHEV 4X4 EXT.CAB SHORT BED PICKUP STICKS FORCING ME TO APPLY EXTENSIVE FOOT PRESSURE TO THE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORWARD. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD. I HAD THE PROBLEM REPAIRED TWICE BUT IT RETURNS. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON TH... Read more
STEERING:COLUMN
Nov 6, 2003
Incident date: Nov 6, 2003
WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THE DRIVER TURNED OFF VEHICLE AND RESTARTED IT. THEN DROVE TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE GREASED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jul 27, 2003
Incident date: Jul 19, 2003
I OWN A 1996 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON P/U AND WHAT HAPPENED IS ON MY FUEL PUMP SENDER A FEW OF THE WIRES CAUGHT ON FIRE, OBVIOUSLY CAUSING MY TRUCK NOT TO WORK. I GOT THE PART REPLACED, BUT I AM CONCERNED IN THE FACT THAT I HAD A FIRE IN MY GAS TANK BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. THE PERSON WHO FIXED THE FUEL ... Read more
Fire
SEATS
Mar 21, 2003
Incident date: Mar 21, 2003
THE DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK BALL BEARINGS CONSTANTLY BREAK WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO SLIDE BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER HAS HAD TRACKS REPAIRED TWO TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM RETURNS. *NLM THE SEAT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REFUSED TO LOCK AND NOW THE DRIVER SIDE IS DISPLAYING THE SAME. SCC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 5, 2003
Incident date: Nov 20, 2002
THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD TWO DIFFERENT METALS WHICH DID NOT HOLD THE GASKETS PROPERLY. *JB *TS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 5, 2003
Incident date: Nov 20, 2002
THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD TWO DIFFERENT METALS WHICH DI NOT HOLD THE GASKETS PROPERLY. *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Jan 22, 2003
Incident date: Nov 26, 2002
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL BE WORKING AND THEN JUST STOP, I HAVE TO TURN THEM ON AND OFF AGAIN SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL THEY START BACK AND THEN THEY ONLY SEEM TO WORK ON THE INTERMITTEN POSITION. I HAVE CONTACTED CHEROLET AND THERE IS A RECALL BUT NOT FOR MY VIN. I WORK AT A GOVERNMENT FACITITY AND WE HAVE ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Sep 17, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 40MPH IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR JUST STOPPED, CAUSING LOSS OF VISION OF THE ROAD.*AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 CHEVROLET 1500
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
CHEVROLET 1500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET 1500 across all model years (2007, 2007).
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Total Recalls
278
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
25
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths