Hinton, OK
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN THE ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #515621 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FaultScore report
1996 Chevrolet C15 problems
Owners have filed 36 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet C15 with NHTSA between 1995 and 2003. The largest single group is the brakes. Across this model's run it ranks 4 of 4 worst.
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FaultScore 60/100
Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Chevrolet C15.
How this is worked outThe numbers
36
Complaints
10
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
7
Injuries reported
What kind of bad
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
- Complaint volume — 36
- Against the median year of the Chevrolet C15. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
- Severity — 100
- 47.2% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
- Early failure — not reported
- Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
How 1996 compares with every other Chevrolet C15
Click any bar to open that year's report.
What breaks on a 1996 Chevrolet C15
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Airbags
8
22.2%
6 crashes, 0 fires
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
13.9%
Seats
2
5.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
5.6%
Suspension
2
5.6%
Equipment & Accessories
1
2.8%
Seat Belts
1
2.8%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Lights
1
2.8%
Body & Structure
1
2.8%
Steering
1
2.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
2.8%
Engine & Cooling
1
2.8%
Exactly what failed
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Frontal
7
31.8%
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
27.3%
Foundation Components
2
9.1%
Front
2
9.1%
Windshield Wiper/Washer
2
9.1%
Switch
1
4.5%
AIR Conditioner
1
4.5%
TIE ROD Assembly
1
4.5%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.
Sep 1995
peak 6
Sep 2003
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Hinton, OK
Crash
2 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE SEAT BELTS FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #515621 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hinton, OK
Crash
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #515621 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jarreau, LA
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS EXPERIENCED ABS FAILURE DURING PANIC STOP, REARENDED VEHICLE, AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SLOW/STOP, SWERVED TO AVOID COLLISION, THEN WENT INTO A DITCH. IN EACH INSTANCE THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, NO PRIOR WARNING.
NHTSA complaint #809690 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Melrose, NY
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON FRONT END IMPACT, TRUCK HIT ANOTHER TRUCK AT STANDSTILL.
NHTSA complaint #987257 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Melrose, NY
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON FRONT END IMPACT, TRUCK HIT ANOTHER TRUCK AT STANDSTILL.
NHTSA complaint #987257 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
NEW London, WI
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERABLE, OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVERS VIEW. DEALER STATED NO RECALL CONSUMER'S VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10040026 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alvin, TX
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER REARENDED A TRAILER AT A 35 MPH. UPON IMPACT ,DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED INJURIES.
NHTSA complaint #842786 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fairview Heights, IL
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY OPERATE ON HIGH SPEED. THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED.
NHTSA complaint #836583 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glenrose, TX
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
BRAKE SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL. PROBLEM OCCURRED THREE TIMES IN TWO YEARS. DEALER/MANUFACTURER CONTACTED, AND THEY WERE AWARE OF PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #836473 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Garfield H, OH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
EGR VALVE FAILED CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE.
NHTSA complaint #544185 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clayton, NC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE PADS ON THE LEFT SIDE FAILED BEFORE THE RIGHT SIDE BRAKE PADS MALFUNCTIONED. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR THE SAME PROBLEM OVER AND OVER. ALSO TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED SEVERAL TIMES.
NHTSA complaint #825406 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clayton, NC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE PADS ON THE LEFT SIDE FAILED BEFORE THE RIGHT SIDE BRAKE PADS MALFUNCTIONED. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR THE SAME PROBLEM OVER AND OVER. ALSO TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED SEVERAL TIMES.
NHTSA complaint #825406 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Martinez, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKE PROBLEM; ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, UNDER HEAVY BRAKING, THE BACK WHEELS SLIDE AND PEDAL GOES DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED.
NHTSA complaint #814402 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cincinatti, OH
SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT SUSPENSION, THE SWAY BAR BROKE/BUSHING IS MISSING, NEVER INSTALLED BY MANUFACTURER, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #811819 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hinton, OK
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN THE ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #515621 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hinton, OK
Crash
2 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE SEAT BELTS FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #515621 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hinton, OK
Crash
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #515621 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jarreau, LA
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS EXPERIENCED ABS FAILURE DURING PANIC STOP, REARENDED VEHICLE, AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SLOW/STOP, SWERVED TO AVOID COLLISION, THEN WENT INTO A DITCH. IN EACH INSTANCE THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, NO PRIOR WARNING.
NHTSA complaint #809690 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pompano Beach, FL
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WHEN DRIVING OVER 45 MPH THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT VIBRATES AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION MAKES NOISE AND SHIFTS HARD AT 20 MPH.
NHTSA complaint #807786 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pompano Beach, FL
SEATS
WHEN DRIVING OVER 45 MPH THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT VIBRATES AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION MAKES NOISE AND SHIFTS HARD AT 20 MPH.
NHTSA complaint #807786 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pompano Beach, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
WHEN DRIVING OVER 45 MPH THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT VIBRATES AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION MAKES NOISE AND SHIFTS HARD AT 20 MPH.
NHTSA complaint #807786 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Arcadia, CA
SUSPENSION:FRONT
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY, FOR NO REASON, TAKEN TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED PUT IN 2 BAGS OF CONCRETE IN REAR, MFG SAID ITS NORMAL, DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO FIX PROBLEM. HAS DOCUMENTS/FILE NUMBER 960773864.
NHTSA complaint #807372 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mobile, AL
SEATS
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT, WILL NOT STAY PROPERLY ON THE TRACK, SEAT ROLLS BACK A FORWARD.
NHTSA complaint #804155 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Norocroos, GA
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING VENTS DO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY/ALL COLD AIR COMES OUT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE/ HARDLY ANY AIR ON DRIVER'S SIDE.
NHTSA complaint #509068 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kerens, TX
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
TURNING ONTO A ROAD AND WAS HIT ON THE HEAD AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. P LEASE DESCRIBE MORE IN DETAIL.
NHTSA complaint #801368 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Melrose, NY
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON FRONT END IMPACT, TRUCK HIT ANOTHER TRUCK AT STANDSTILL.
NHTSA complaint #987257 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Melrose, NY
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON FRONT END IMPACT, TRUCK HIT ANOTHER TRUCK AT STANDSTILL.
NHTSA complaint #987257 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Golden Valle, MN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS: WHEN APPLIED, BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, INCREASED STOPPING, BRAKES WILL COME UP AFTER PUMPING, VEHICLE WILL STOP.
NHTSA complaint #985768 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ossian, IN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
GOING ABOUT (65) MPH AND CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE HIT THE BRAKES THREE TIMES AND THEN TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE FINALLY BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE THROTTLE STICKS SOMETIMES WHEN CRUISE IS NOT ENGAGED, THIS HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN WARMED UP. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #986493 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Arcadia, CA
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
INVOLVED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION AT 35 MPH W/NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT FOR DRIVER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #985296 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.