1996 Chevrolet C/k Series Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1996 Chevrolet C/k Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. 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.
“96 silverado 4x4 rear brake line rusted through, repaired. 6 months later front crossover brake line rusted through, repaired. Put new brakes/rotors on front, new shoes on rear w/new wheel cylinders and new rear brake hose, old hose burst. Bled system, but pedal still spongy. Brakes not working.…”
“I have had this vehicle for two years now and love the power and smooth ride I get from it. The truck is a 1996 chevy k2500 with a 6.5l diesel engine. I have put over $3,600 in this vehicle in the last 18 mos. The engine shuts down and you cannot stop or steer the vehicle then. The mechanics say…”
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 Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.