1996 Chevrolet K1500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1996 Chevrolet K1500, and owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1996 Chevrolet K1500. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Chevrolet K1500 have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 123,156 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 17 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My vehicle failed massachusetts seat belt test. They dont lock when pulled on quickly. I have removed and inspected them and it appears to me that the mechanism itself is not capable of passing this t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 12, 2020 · Seat belts
“1996 chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine problems. *smd the consumer noticed anti-freeze on the ground toward the rear of the engine. He took the vehicle took the dealer,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 30, 2014 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1996 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup (K1500 Pickup 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–15 / 16–19 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.3/5/5.7/6.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet K1500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet K1500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 Chevrolet K1500 | 0 | 10 |
| 1989 Chevrolet K1500 | 1 | 10 |
| 1990 Chevrolet K1500 | 1 | 7 |
| 1991 Chevrolet K1500 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 Chevrolet K1500 | 0 | 16 |
| 1993 Chevrolet K1500 | 0 | 22 |
| 1994 Chevrolet K1500 | 0 | 100 |
| 1995 Chevrolet K1500 | 0 | 118 |
| 1996 Chevrolet K1500 | 0 | 94 |
Checking a specific 1996 Chevrolet K1500
How do I know if my 1996 Chevrolet K1500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.