Complaints
230
Crashes
17
Fires
3
Injuries
26
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Chevrolet Silverado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#151 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Avg mileage:116,762 mi
#218 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:106,950 mi
#318 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Avg mileage:74,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 51 | — | — | 116,762 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 18 | — | — | 106,950 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 18 | — | — | 74,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 13 | — | 1 | 50,400 mi | |
| SEATS | 9 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 8 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 8 | — | — | 91,667 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | 7 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 98,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 4 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 1 | — | 125,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 3 | — | 192,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 3 | 1 | — | 91,854 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 2 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 1 | — | 39,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 2 | — | — | 13,131 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 | — | — | — |
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