Most common 1996 Chevrolet C2500 problems
Share of the 53 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet C2500 complaints by model year
What 1996 Chevrolet C2500 owners say
Brakes all 23 →
While driving vehicle on freeway at approx. 25-30 MPH, normal road condition, consumer went to apply brake pedal, pedal went down to floor, causing consumer to rear end vehicle in front. Dealer notified.
While driving the braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which almost resulted in an accident, vehicle has been to dealer 3 times, replaced brakes, calipers, etc. Dealer cannot determine problem. Cause unknown. Consumer stated when coming to a stop at a stop sign, signal light or just braking to slow down, the brakes will engage like they should, the vehicle will start to slow thats when there is a pop and at the same time that back end of the vehicle jumps up as if a large bump was hit, but there is no bump in there, alos the brake pedal drops about half of an inch, consumer states he belives that the rear brakes disengage.
Windows, wipers & sunroof
While driving in the rain windshield wipers stopped. Consumer could hardly see the road. Windshield wipers started working again about 10 minutes later. There is a recall on the same make and models. Hower, this vehicle is not covered under recall due to VIN although it exhibits the same defect.
While driving in heavy rain and applying the windshield wipers, they don't work. Took to dealer, told that some computer boards were shorting out in moisture. Recall issued, but this vehicle not included due to VIN. Owner paid for repairs.
Seats
Consumer was going 35 MPH down a 3 lane street he shifted his weight, and as a result seat broke away from floorboard. Seatback touched the back seat. Dealer is speaking with consumer, trying to fix problem.
While stopping at a stop light truck was hit in the rear, causing front seat fall completly down on the driver's side. The driver and passenger were injured. Manufacturer contacted: no results .
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1996 Chevrolet C2500 a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the C2500 to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet C2500?
The brakes — 23 complaints, 43% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the windows, wipers & sunroof (9) and seats (5).
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet C2500 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 Chevrolet C2500. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 1996 Chevrolet C2500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 175,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.