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1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab

Used 1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab

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1998
1996
Fuel Economy
14 combined mpg
Horsepower
250 hp
Torque
335 lb-ft
Towing Capacity
10,000 lbs
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1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab Overview

1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab Pricing

1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab pricing starts at $3,875 for the 2500 Extended Cab Short Bed, which had a starting MSRP of $21,889 when new. The range-topping 1996 2500 Extended Cab Short Bed starts at $3,875 today, originally priced from $21,889.

Original MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
Short Bed
$21,889
$3,875

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

2500 Extended Cab Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab (1990-2000) a 4.4 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 94% recommend it. These figures are based on 340 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab

"Best truck I've ever owned"

"Second owner. Bought 2005 w/100k miles. 7.4L vortex, 13 mpg hwy. Held paint, starting to rust at cab corners. Only real issues were transmission replacement at 150k and loss of transfer case plug fell out at 130k, resulting in seize/rebuilt. Otherwise just darned reliable. I used to be Ford only. This truck converted me."

"Every thing has just about been rebuilt except bod"

"Very good 4x4 ,4spd Allison Tracy new clutch ,pp,bearing ,new throttle body ,new computer. Runs strong engine rebuilt. Needs someone to finish what has been started"

"excellent truck"

"very reliable. slow to rust. take good care of this truck it it will last 300,000 or more miles with no major issues. great styling and replacement parts are cheap and readily available. GM got it right from 1988 to 1999"

Overall 1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab quality a 4.5 out of 5.

1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab Reliability

The 1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab receives an average consumer rating of 4.4 overall and a 4.6 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 1996 2500 Extended Cab Features

According to drivers of the 1996 2500 Extended Cab, here are some of its best features:

  • Solid, well built, easy maintain.
  • Easy to maintain and find parts. parts are cheap
  • Cheap, reliable, great power, great at hard labor.
  • Fun to drive, has good power
  • Tough, smooth ride, good looks

1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab MPG by Trim

1996 2500 Extended Cab Short Bed - city 12 MPG - hwy 16 MPG

1996 2500 Extended Cab Safety

1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks: Not available
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available
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Comfort
4.4
Reliability
4.6
Styling
4.4

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1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab Style

Style
Price
Combined Fuel Economy
Horsepower
Torque
Towing Capacity
Engine
Drivetrain
Short Bed
$3,875
14 MPG
250 @ 4600 RPM
335 lb-ft
10000 lbs
V8, 5.7 Liter
4WD
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1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab Depreciation

A 1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab has depreciated $350 or 11% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $2,830 and trade-in value of $1,638.

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1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab Annual Depreciation

Year
Vehicle Depreciation*
Resale Value
Trade-In Value
2022
+ $101
$3,180
$2,111
2023
$244
$2,936
$1,776
2024
$67
$2,869
$1,667
Now
$39
$2,830
$1,638
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab Depreciation

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Fuel Capacity
34.0 gallons
Front Head Room
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room
41.7 inches
Max Seating Capacity
6
Minimum Ground Clearance
7.1 inches
Overall Length
218.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room
65.4 inches
Towing Capacity, Maximum
10000 lbs.
Turning Diameter
48.1 feet
Wheel Base
141.5 inches
Bed Length
6.00 feet
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
8600 lbs.
Payload Capacity
4446 lbs.
Width with mirrors
76.8 inches

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Moon Roof/Sun Roof
Available
Number of Doors
2 doors

Fuel Economy

City
12 mpg
Highway
16 mpg
Combined
14 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission Type
Automatic

Performance

Horsepower
250 @ 4600 RPM
Torque
335 @ 2800 rpm
Engine
V8, 5.7 Liter

Warranty

Basic
3 years / 36000 miles
Powertrain
3 years / 36000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / 100000 miles

Entertainment

  • DVD Entertainment System
  • MP3 Player
  • CD Player

Interior

  • Power Windows
  • Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

  • Leather Seats
  • Dual Power Front Seats
  • Power Driver's Seat

Technology

  • Cruise Control
  • Navigation System

1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab Safety

1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab Safety Technology

  • Child Door Locks: Not available
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available

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Price
$3,875
$3,837
$4,128
$3,782
Consumer Rating
4.4
4.2
4.2
4.4
Fuel Economy
City 12/Hwy 16/Comb 14 MPG
City 15/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG
City 15/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG
City 12/Hwy 17/Comb 14 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Seating Capacity6556
Basic Warranty
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 50000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower
250 @ 4600 RPM
180 @ 4400 RPM
185 @ 5600 RPM
230 @ 4400 RPM
Engine
V8, 5.7 Liter
V6, 4.3 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.9 Liter
V8, 5.2 Liter
Drivetrain
4WD
2WD
2WD
2WD

1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab Rankings

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Is 1996 a good year for a Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.4 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1996 2500 Extended Cab is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab 1996 a good Pickup?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.4 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1996 2500 Extended Cab is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab?

The 1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab gets 12 mpg in the city and 16 mpg on the highway.

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