1996 Chevrolet C/k 3500 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1996 Chevrolet C/k 3500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
TIRES
1
WHEELS:HUB
1
Total complaints7

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet c/k 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the brakes required excessive force in order to stop the vehicle and to avoid crashing into a deer. The contact discovered that there was oil leaking from under the vehicle. The vehicle was…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2013-06-03

“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet c/k 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the brakes required excessive force in order to stop the vehicle and to avoid crashing into a deer. The contact discovered that there was oil leaking from under the vehicle. The vehicle was…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2013-06-03

“Pump mounted driver has failed a number of times, causing very high fuel temperatures. I have replaced all other parts in fuel/electrical circuit, but have had to replace the pmd 3 times so far. When the pmd is new, everything works great, but that only lasts a few months at best. *tr”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2011-09-21

“Pump mounted driver has failed a number of times, causing very high fuel temperatures. I have replaced all other parts in fuel/electrical circuit, but have had to replace the pmd 3 times so far. When the pmd is new, everything works great, but that only lasts a few months at best. *tr”

ENGINE · reported 2011-09-21

“Pump mounted driver has failed a number of times, causing very high fuel temperatures. I have replaced all other parts in fuel/electrical circuit, but have had to replace the pmd 3 times so far. When the pmd is new, everything works great, but that only lasts a few months at best. *tr”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2011-09-21

“I own a 1996 chevrolet c3500 p.u. Purchased new in feb, 1996. This truck came equipped with uniroyal laredo lt245/75r16e tires. They were replaced in may of 2004 after 51,000 trouble free miles. I purchased uniroyal laredo lt245/75r16e awt tires as a replacement. I suffered a tread separation on…”

TIRES · reported 2008-07-23

“1996 chevrolet 3500 rear wheels fell off. The consumer stated they just fell off and pulled over to the shoulder. *kb the police report stated the left rear wheel/hub was defective. (ohio traffic crash report) *jb”

WHEELS:HUB · reported 2007-09-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Chevrolet C/k 3500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.