1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups vs 1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups | 1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 22 | 78 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 5 | 3 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 69,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet C/K Pickups | Chevrolet C/K Pickups |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 6 | 34 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 23 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 9 |
| Steering | 0 | 8 |
| Power Train | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 0 |
1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.