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1996 Chevrolet C 1500

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

9

9 current

Combined

15.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,836

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 1998159 · manufacturer campaign 98044

20 August 1998

Transport Canada lists: C 1995–1998 · K 1995–1998 · C 1995–1998 · K 1995–1998

What is wrong

On certain crew cab pick ups, the front inner corner of the fuel tank may contact the body sill and over time wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at the point of contact. This condition could result in fuel leakage and in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

What the dealer will do

Tank will be inspected for wear and a spacer will be installed between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, the fuel tank will be replaced.

6,089 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 1998150 · manufacturer campaign 98043

22 July 1998

Transport Canada lists: C 1994–1996 · K 1994–1996 · S 10 1995–1996 · C 1994–1996 · and 2 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have windshield wiper motors with solder joints near the wiring harness connector that could crack. This could cause the windshield wiper to work intermittently and ultimately result in inoperative wipers. This could reduce driver visibility in inclement weather and result in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Wiper motor circuit board and cover will be replaced.

71,500 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Emissions

Transport Canada recall 1998040 · manufacturer campaign 98007

18 March 1998

Transport Canada lists: Astro 1996–1998 · C 1996–1998 · K 1996–1998 · C 1996–1998 · and 2 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1103 - Exhaust Emissions. Vehicles may been built with the ignition coil wire too close to metal brackets or the transmission fluid fill tube (M/L van only). If the coil wire is too close to these metal objects, arcing may occur and cause failure of the wires which can in turn lead to a stalling/no start condition and/or catalytic converter failures.

What the dealer will do

coil wire will be repositioned to assure adequate clearance from metal brackets and/or transmission fluid fill tubes.

89,752 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 1997049 · manufacturer campaign 97008

11 March 1997

Transport Canada lists: C 1995–1997 · K 1995–1997 · Tahoe 1995–1997 · C 1995–1997 · and 2 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch bolt exists in the recliner mechanism that could trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy entry feature is activated. This pinching could cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.

What the dealer will do

a protector will be installed over the recliner mechanism.

58,031 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 1996193 · manufacturer campaign 96057

26 November 1996

Transport Canada lists: C 1996 · K 1996 · C 1996 · K 1996

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the crankshaft balancer centre attaching bolt was under-torqued. This bolt secures the balancer, which is pressed onto the crankshaft, and the accessory drive pulley which is attached to the balancer, to the engine crankshaft. If this bolt were to loosen, the balancer and drive belt pulley would eventually loosen and the drive belt could come off the pulley or break, causing a loss of drive to engine accessories such as the alternator and power steering pump.

What the dealer will do

Crankshaft balancer centre bolt will be torqued to specification.

41 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 1996100 · manufacturer campaign 6D14/96039

11 July 1996

Transport Canada lists: C 1995–1996 · G 1995–1996 · K 1995–1996 · C 1995–1996 · and 2 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have a bead damage to the tires which occurred during tire mounting. The damage to the tire reinforcing structure in the bead "toe" area would likely manifest itself as a bulge in the sidewall after the tire is inflated. This damage could result in rapid air loss, which could cause injuries to anyone if they were handling the tire when this occurred.

What the dealer will do

Tires will be demounted and inspected for bead damage. If bead damage is present, the tire will be replaced.

249 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 1996069 · manufacturer campaign 6D10/96034

6 May 1996

Transport Canada lists: C 1996 · K 1996 · C 1996 · K 1996

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the four u-bolt nuts on either side of the rear axle may be under torqued. This could cause the bolts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. Should this occur, the axle would eventually be free to provide steering inputs to the vehicle and a crash could occur.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and torque any loose u-bolts to specification.

1,476 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 1996062 · manufacturer campaign 6D08/96026

17 April 1996

Transport Canada lists: C 1995–1996 · Cab 1995–1996 · K 1995–1996 · Suburban 1995–1996 · and 5 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may not comply with CMVSS 124 - Accelerator Control Systems. Vehicles may have been assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat. The dash mat may bind the throttle cable such that the throttle return time may not meet the requirements of the standard.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, a portion of the dash mat will be cut out to provide clearance.

24,746 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 1995234 · manufacturer campaign 5D25/95076

28 December 1995

Transport Canada lists: C 1996 · K 1996 · C 1996 · K 1996

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may experience a fuel leak at the fuel rail assembly end plug due to an improperly crimped end retainer clip. If this condition were to occur, and an ignition source was present, an engine compartment fire could occur.

What the dealer will do

Defective fuel rail assemblies will be replaced.

40 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 54% of 112 1996 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
359 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 1996 Chevrolet C 1500 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 9 recalls on record for the 1996 Chevrolet C 1500. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 1996 Chevrolet C 1500 get?
NRCan rates the 1996 Chevrolet C 1500 at 15.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 359 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 9 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 1996 Chevrolet C 1500 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,836 in fuel, producing roughly 7,207 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.