1996 Chevrolet C/k 3500 Recalls
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
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…”
“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…”
“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”
“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”
“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”
“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…”
“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”
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.