1996 GMC 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 3500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC 3500. That is the most of any 3500 model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 28,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 GMC 3500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 67% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 50 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 50 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 GMC 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 GMC 3500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
In 1996 i purchased new a gmc 3500 crew cab pickup truck. I noticed immediately that when applying brakes hard all power steering was lost particularly in left turns and at low speeds. Braking was not hard enough to activate the antiskid. I notified the dealer and we tried the same maneuver on…
Vehicle intermittently stalled while driving at various speeds. Condition forced driver to pull off the road. Power steering and brakes failed when vehicle stalled. Dealer replaced at 28000 miles the fuel pump and computer, but same problem recurred. *ak
Fuel pump has gone out and vehicle has become inopreable. Contacted dealer and the dealer was not willing to do anything. *ak the consumer stated that the pump was replaced 14 times but no change. Also, the truck has no power for steering or braking when it stalls. *yh
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC 3500?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 GMC 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 3500 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.