1996 Chevrolet Van Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1996 Chevrolet Van, and owners have filed 28 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 Van. 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.
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Chevrolet Van have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 123,565 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Dt*: the contact stated the harness that connects the power to the top of the fuel pump failed causing arcing that burns the connector. This melted the plastic on the inside of the fuel tank and the v”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 13, 2006 · Fuel system, gasoline
“Dt*: the contact stated that there was gasoline spilling out of the filler neck of the rear fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the pump in the rear”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 13, 2006 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1996 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 (Van 1500/2500 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–14 / 16–17 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Vans |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.3/5/5.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Van model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Van model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 4 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 4 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 8 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 19 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 11 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 20 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 28 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 27 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 16 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 15 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 22 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 14 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 11 |
Checking a specific 1996 Chevrolet Van
How do I know if my 1996 Chevrolet Van 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.