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1996 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 2WD

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

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 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)

75 complaints filed by owners for this model year (7 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Visibility 21 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9 Fuel System, Gasoline 8

Frequently Asked Questions

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 75 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 2WD, most often about: Visibility, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel System, Gasoline. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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.