Total Complaints
8 filings
CHEVROLET G SERIES · model year
1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES
8 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1996CHEVROLETG SERIES carries 8 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 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 G SERIES is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 2 filings, followed by seat belts:front:retractor (1) and service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:drum (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 G SERIES, 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.
8
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 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 |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20110419TIRES
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE WALLS OF ALL FOUR (KELLY TIRES- NAVIGATOR GOLD (235/75/R15) WERE BREAKING APART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REASON FOR THE FAILURE WAS A DRY ROT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO OFFERED TO PRORATE THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 121,000.
Mileage: 121,000
20050720STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE UPPER HINGE ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR BROKE. WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPENED TO PLACE ITEMS INTO THE VAN THE HINGE BROKE OFF. THE ARM SET CAME APART FROM THE BRACKET. BEFORE CONSUMER REPLACED THE HINGE OF THE DOOR IT WOULD OPEN AND CLOSE WITH SUPPORT. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH POWER DOOR LOCKS. THE BODY SHOP STATED THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AMONG THIS VAN, AND THE PART TO REPAIR THE DOOR WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER TO DETERMINE AN ESTIMATE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE DOOR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY STATED IT WAS NOT A RECOGNIZED DEFECT WITHIN THE VEHICLE.*AK
20030805SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
CONSUMER STATES THAT DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO BE IN THE REAR SEATS. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
19980421CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE DRIVING 35MPH STARTED DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. ENTIRE FRONT BRAKES REPLACED PRIOR TO ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
19980421CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING 35MPH STARTED DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. ENTIRE FRONT BRAKES REPLACED PRIOR TO ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
19971112SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
VEHICLE WAS IN CRASH, RESULTING FROM LACK OF BRAKING ABILITY. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. DEALER PUT NEW BRAKE DRUMS IN. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
19971112SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
VEHICLE WAS IN CRASH, RESULTING FROM LACK OF BRAKING ABILITY. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. DEALER PUT NEW BRAKE DRUMS IN. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
19970527SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SEAT BELT GUIDE MOUNTED TOO HIGH, PREVENTING BELT FROM RETRACTING PROPERLY.
Compare 1996CHEVROLETG SERIES 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 G SERIES have?▼
The 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES has 8 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES?▼
The most-complained component for the 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM.
Is the 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES 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.