What is the fuel economy of a 1996 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 2WD?

EPA figures for the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 2WD reach 16 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 2WD?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 2WD?

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 2WD, most often about: Visibility, Tires, Fuel System, Gasoline. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Chevrolet · 1996

1996 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 16 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	14	17	15	592
5.0L 8-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	14	18	15	592
5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	13	17	15	592
5.7L 8-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	11	16	13	684
6.5L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Diesel	15	18	16	636

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 08E050000

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

37 complaints filed by owners for this model year (4 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Visibility 16 Tires 4 Fuel System, Gasoline 4

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.