1996 GMC C/K 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K 3500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC C/K 3500. That is the most of any C/K 3500 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 C/K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 GMC C/K 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 GMC C/K 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.
Tailgate cables corrode and break, just as in recalls of newer trucks! These cables have been breaking for years, why was the recall only applicable to 2000 and newer trucks? *jb
1996 gmc 1 ton truck 4x4: abs failure with many near accidents. Brake does not work. It gets stiff and groans and then kicks in after i go through an intersection. Wiper motor-works intermittently. Cuts off in the middle of rain storms and i had several near accidents. Four wheel actuator fails…
Other GMC C/K 3500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 C/K 3500 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 C/K 3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC C/K 3500?
Owners most often report equipment, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC C/K 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 GMC C/K 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K 3500 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.