1996 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES
0 recalls — 2 complaints — 20 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
1 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 24, 2007
Incident date: Apr 11, 2007
96 SILVERADO 4X4 REAR BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH, REPAIRED. 6 MONTHS LATER FRONT CROSSOVER BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH, REPAIRED. PUT NEW BRAKES/ROTORS ON FRONT, NEW SHOES ON REAR W/NEW WHEEL CYLINDERS AND NEW REAR BRAKE HOSE, OLD HOSE BURST. BLED SYSTEM, BUT PEDAL STILL SPONGY. BRAKES NOT WORKING. ... Read more
Crash
2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Feb 12, 2004
Incident date: Feb 10, 2004
I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR TWO YEARS NOW AND LOVE THE POWER AND SMOOTH RIDE I GET FROM IT. THE TRUCK IS A 1996 CHEVY K2500 WITH A 6.5L DIESEL ENGINE. I HAVE PUT OVER $3,600 IN THIS VEHICLE IN THE LAST 18 MOS. THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN AND YOU CANNOT STOP OR STEER THE VEHICLE THEN. THE MECHANICS SAY TH... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 1996 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES
20 manufacturer communications from 15 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 6 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| 073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 2 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 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.
G-197151
Jul 29, 2014
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
00064H - SPECIAL COVERAGE (REVISED PART INFORMATION). SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP. THIS SPECIAL POLICY APPLIES ONLY TO ELECTRONIC DIESEL-FUEL INJECTION PUMP REPAIRS AND/OR REPLACEME
G-197151
Jul 29, 2014
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
00064H - SPECIAL COVERAGE (REVISED PART INFORMATION). SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP. THIS SPECIAL POLICY APPLIES ONLY TO ELECTRONIC DIESEL-FUEL INJECTION PUMP REPAIRS AND/OR REPLACEME
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
000730022B
Dec 1, 2004
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
A NO REVERSE, NO SECOND GEAR, OR NO FOURTH GEAR CONDITION. *TT UPDATED *EH
01349A
Nov 18, 2003
093000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
6.5L L49 L56 L57 L65 DIESEL ENGINE REQUIRING FUEL INJECTION PUMP REPLACEMENT. MODELS P32/P42 1994-1999 INCLUDED. *TT
02054
Feb 21, 2003
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE DUE TO CRACKED BOULDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THIS SPECIAL POLICY COVERS THE CONDITION FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN YEARS OR 70,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST FROM THE DATE THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY P
000604003B
Feb 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE AFTER START, AND/OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 CHEVROLET AND GMC S/T MODELS. *TT
02054
Feb 1, 2003
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURES. *TT
00064C
Sep 1, 2002
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP, LEAKING TO COMPLAINTS OF POOR PERFORMANCE OR FUEL ECONOMY, HARD / NO STARTS, HESITATION, AS WELL AS ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *TT
00064B
Feb 1, 2002
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP. *JG
010605006
Nov 1, 2001
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING EXHAUST SYSTEM RUMBLE / RATTLE NOISE. *JG
010730023
Jun 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME OWNERS WITH VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JANUARY 15,1999 MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND MAY ALSO HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. *ET
00064A
Mar 23, 2001
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR VEHICLES EXPERIENCING A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP LEADING TO COMPLAINTS OF POOR PERFORMANCE OR FUEL ECONOMY, HARD / NO STARTS, HESITATION, AS WELL AS ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGIN
00064A
Mar 1, 2001
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP, LEADING TO COMPLAINTS OF POOR PERFORMANCE OR FUEL ECONOMY, HARD / NO STARTS, HESITATION, AS WELL AS ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT.
000730026
Dec 2, 2000
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1-2 AND 2-3 UPSHIFT SLIP / FLARE NO 3RD OR 4TH GEAR LAUNCH SHUDDER. *JB
99066C
Nov 14, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME OWNERS OF 1996 - 1998 MODEL YEAR S/T, M/L, C/K, G, P AND W4 TRUCKS, THAT ARE REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA, EQUIPPED WITH 4.3L, 5.0L OR 5.7L ENGINE, AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS, MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE O
99066C
Nov 1, 2000
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). *TT
99066C
Nov 1, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME OWNERS OF 1996 - 1999 S/T, M/L, C/K, G, P AND W4 TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S).
00064
Sep 19, 2000
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
DEDUCTIBLE REIMBURSEMENT CLARIFICATION AND VIN BREAKPOINT CORRECTION TO 00064 - SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - ELECTRONIC DIESEL-FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILURE - REPAIR / REPLACE. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations — CHEVROLET C/K SERIES
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA01013
Opened: May 22, 2001 — Closed: Dec 15, 2002
VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE
ODI UPGRADED THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO CONDUCT A FULL TECHNICAL ANALYSIS, INCLUDING TESTING.THE TESTING AND ANALYSIS SHOWS THAT A TORN DIAPHRAGM IS A SLOW PROGRESSIVE TYPE OF FAILURE.THE TEAR PROPAGATES IN A SLOW METHODICAL MANNER AND BRAKING PERFORMANCE IS SIMILAR TO AN UNTORN UNIT UNTIL THE TE... Read more
CHEVROLET C/K SERIES — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET C/K SERIES across all model years.
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Total Recalls
55
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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