Total Complaints
2 filings
CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN · model year
1996 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1996CHEVROLETCHEVY VAN carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1996 CHEVY VAN is vehicle speed control:cruise control with 1 filings, followed by fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1996 CHEVY VAN, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20060605FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL PUMP FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES. DURING THE FIRST FAILURE THERE WAS NO WARNING WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 AT 113,500 MILES. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THEN RESTARTED. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE STALLING. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP A SECOND TIME AT 146,000 MILES. DURING THE INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THE FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR WAS CAUSING THE FUEL PUMPS TO FAIL. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V155000, REGARDING THE FUEL PUMP. THE FUEL PUMP PART NUMBER ON THE VEHICLE IS WH-3001. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. UPDATED 6-27-2006 - *NM
Mileage: 146,000
20020523VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
CONSUMER STATES WHEN HE LETS GO OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE SPEED DOES NOT DECREASE.*JB
Compare 1996CHEVROLETCHEVY VAN to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1996 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN have?▼
The 1996 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN?▼
The most-complained component for the 1996 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP.
Is the 1996 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.