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1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Silverado years

Owner complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado are substantially higher than the model-year median of 76.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 26 of 186 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Visibility. Review the 73 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

13 crash reports3 fire reports11 injury reports

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints

12 reports
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18,000 miles · May 17, 2005
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineService Brakes, HydraulicInjury

SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE CONTINUAL COSTS TO KEEP VEHICLE RUNNING HAS ALMOST EXCEED THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE. REPAIR COSTS FROM $3,200.00-$3,900.00 AND CONTINUE TO INCREASE. ANY FUTURE REPAIRS WILL NOW EXCEED THE PURCHASE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE INCAPACITY OF THE TRUCK MY LOST WAGES HAVE EXCEEDED OR WILL EXCEED $10,000.…

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SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE CONTINUAL COSTS TO KEEP VEHICLE RUNNING HAS ALMOST EXCEED THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE. REPAIR COSTS FROM $3,200.00-$3,900.00 AND CONTINUE TO INCREASE. ANY FUTURE REPAIRS WILL NOW EXCEED THE PURCHASE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE INCAPACITY OF THE TRUCK MY LOST WAGES HAVE EXCEEDED OR WILL EXCEED $10,000.00. BEING A SINGLE PARENT OF TWO YOUNG CHILDREN AND HAVING LOST MY JOB DUE TO THE VEHICLES INCAPACITATE HAS CAUSED INSURMOUNTABLE PAIN AND SUFFERING TO THE NECESSARY DAY TO DAY FUNCTIONS TO MY FAMILY. MY ONCE FAIR CREDIT REPORT HAS BEEN RUINED. ONE OF MY MAIN REASONS FOR AGREEING TO TAKE OUT A AUTO LOAN WAS TO HELP ACHIEVE A FAVORABLE CREDIT RATING TO OBTAIN A MORTGAGE LOAN IN THE NEAR FUTURE WHICH IS NO LONGER AN OPTION. THERE IS CURRENTLY A INVESTIGATION AND CLASS ACTION SUITE PENDING BY THE VERMONT STATE ATTORNEY'S GENERALS OFFICE AGAINST WILLIAM DYDO JR. (DYDO AUTO SALES. ALTHOUGH I HOPE TO BE PART OF THIS SUIT I WILL NOT BE COMPENSATED FOR PAIN AND SUFFERING. THANK YOU

NHTSA ODI #10121196

100,000 miles · Nov 25, 2003
Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING ANT ANY SPEED. THIS HAPPENED WITH THIS VEHICLE TWELVE TIMES IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. *NLM

NHTSA ODI #10048656

Mileage unknown · Sep 21, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, ENGINE MISFIRE AT START, VERY ROUGH IDLE, SUSPECT POPPET VALVE STICK, OBD CODE READS MISFIRE ON 6. DEALER CHARGES 50.00 TO READ AND SAYS TO USE FUEL INJECTION CLEANER. CANNOT GET IT TO DEALER WHEN IT DOES IT AND THEY WILL NOT REPAIR SOLELY ON ERROR CODE. THIS HAS FAILED OVER 6 TIMES. SHUT MOTOR DOWN AND LET…

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INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, ENGINE MISFIRE AT START, VERY ROUGH IDLE, SUSPECT POPPET VALVE STICK, OBD CODE READS MISFIRE ON 6. DEALER CHARGES 50.00 TO READ AND SAYS TO USE FUEL INJECTION CLEANER. CANNOT GET IT TO DEALER WHEN IT DOES IT AND THEY WILL NOT REPAIR SOLELY ON ERROR CODE. THIS HAS FAILED OVER 6 TIMES. SHUT MOTOR DOWN AND LET IT SIT FOR A WHILE AND IT RESTARTS JUST FINE.,*AK

NHTSA ODI #767519

Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 2001
Fuel System, GasolineService Brakes, Hydraulic

INJECTION PUMP HAS FAILED TWICE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PUSH VEHICLE OUT OF TRAFFIC. FIRST TIME GMC PUT A NEW PART ON AND VEHICLE LOST BRAKES WHEN PULLING OUT INTO A INTERSECTION. GMC IS NOT CONSIDERING ASSISTING CONSUMER BECAUSE THERE ARE TOO MANY MILES, AND MONEY WILL NOT BE SPENT TO INVESTIGATE. NEW PART IS FAILING FASTER…

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INJECTION PUMP HAS FAILED TWICE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PUSH VEHICLE OUT OF TRAFFIC. FIRST TIME GMC PUT A NEW PART ON AND VEHICLE LOST BRAKES WHEN PULLING OUT INTO A INTERSECTION. GMC IS NOT CONSIDERING ASSISTING CONSUMER BECAUSE THERE ARE TOO MANY MILES, AND MONEY WILL NOT BE SPENT TO INVESTIGATE. NEW PART IS FAILING FASTER THAN THE OLD. *AK

NHTSA ODI #8001211

Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline

LAST YEAR AUGUST,2000 FUEL PUMP REPLACED BY JAMES CHEVROLET AT 103,000 MILES. PROBLEM CAME BACK WHEN CONSUMER NOTICED VEHICLE STALLING AND NOT STARTING. IN MAY,2001 PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT AND DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT FIX IT IF IT WAS NOT BROKE, AND TO BRING IT BACK WHEN IT FAILED. THREE MONTHS LATER FAILED AND THE SENDER …

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LAST YEAR AUGUST,2000 FUEL PUMP REPLACED BY JAMES CHEVROLET AT 103,000 MILES. PROBLEM CAME BACK WHEN CONSUMER NOTICED VEHICLE STALLING AND NOT STARTING. IN MAY,2001 PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT AND DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT FIX IT IF IT WAS NOT BROKE, AND TO BRING IT BACK WHEN IT FAILED. THREE MONTHS LATER FAILED AND THE SENDER KIT WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH FUEL PUMP AND MELTED WIRES WERE FOUND INSIDE THE TANK. DEALERS SERVICE MANAGER HAD SEEN PROBLEM, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO BE CONBUSTIBLE.*AK *YH

NHTSA ODI #895497

Mileage unknown · Mar 2, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineVehicle Speed Control

ENGINE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY, AND ON FOUR OCCASIONS VEHICLE HAS SURGED FORWARD IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND HAD FUEL INJECTOR REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM WOULD REOCCUR. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

NHTSA ODI #881966

Mileage unknown · Dec 26, 2000
Exterior LightingFuel System, GasolinePower Train

DRIVESHAFT YOKE SEAL FAILED RESULTING IN ALL REAR AXLE BEARINGS HAVING TO BE REPLACED. NLM

NHTSA ODI #785186

Mileage unknown · Mar 21, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP HAD MALFUNCTIONED, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. HOWEVER, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #858959

Mileage unknown · Feb 3, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH VEHICLE JUST DIED. PROBLEM WAS DUE THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT WHICH SHORTED OUT. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TRUCK COULD HAVE EXPLODED DUE TO THE BURNT CONNECTOR TOUCHING THE FUEL. DEALER WAS CALLED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. T RUCK WAS REPAIRED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK *ML

NHTSA ODI #856163

Mileage unknown · Oct 28, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT FOR NO REASON. HAD NO WARNING WHEN THIS HAPPENED, CONSUMER WOULD LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER & FUEL PUMP REPLACED 5 TIMES BY MECHANIC. MECHANIC DO NOT KNOW CAUSE OF STALLING. *AK

NHTSA ODI #852128

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