1996 Chevrolet C2500 Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1996 Chevrolet C2500 has a shorter engine list than the years around it, four rather than six: the 5.0L and 7.4L gasoline V8s, the turbocharged 6.5L diesel and a 5.7L V8 able to run on compressed natural gas or gasoline. Bodies stay at three, the extended cab, the standard cab and the cab and chassis, with Base, 400 SS, Cheyenne, Custom and Silverado trims. A shorter engine list speeds identification but does nothing to shrink the chassis sections.
Engines covered
- 5.0L V8 (305 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 6.5L V8 (395 cu in) — OHV, turbocharged, diesel
- 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, CNG or gasoline
- 7.4L V8 (454 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door extended cab pickup
- 2-door standard cab pickup
- 2-door cab & chassis
Trims covered
- Base
- 400 SS
- Cheyenne
- Custom
- Silverado
Known issues on the 1996 C2500. The federal record shows a clean year, with no recalls and no owner complaints. The manual's value here is procedural rather than cautionary. It sets out engine mechanical work and fuel-system diagnosis for four engines, including the compressed-natural-gas arrangement and the turbocharged diesel, then moves through the transmission, transfer case and axles, the hydraulic brake system, the steering and suspension with their alignment specifications, and the wiring diagrams for each cab body and trim level.
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHI
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING N
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FU
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGA
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON FRONT DOOR HINGE PIN BUSHING WEAR, FRONT DOOR SAG, OR DOOR CHUCKING MOVEMENT IN EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT
WHILE STOPPING AT A STOP LIGHT TRUCK WAS HIT IN THE REAR, CAUSING FRONT SEAT FALL COMPLETLY DOWN ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED. MANUFACTURER CONTACTE
DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END COLLISION, VEHICLE CRASHED INTO TELEPHONE POLE, 35 MPH, COULD BE TOTALED, VEHICLE AT AUTO REPAIR . *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND HIT A POLE. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH, COMING OFF A RAMP, TRIED TO SLOW DOWN FOR TRAFFIC AND CONSUMER REAR ENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. *AK *ML
Showing the 4 most serious of 61 complaints filed with NHTSA.
