1996 GMC C/K Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K Series years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC C/K Series. That is the most of any C/K Series model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 87,090 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 GMC C/K Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 87,090 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 25% | 65,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 GMC C/K Series recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Windshield wiper failure (EA02006) — opened May 31, 2002, closed Jul 23, 2003, led to recall 03V159000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Re: investigation action #ea05-007, "tailgate support cables". Please increase vehicle range back to at least 1996. My tailgate cables have broken as well. *jb
When slowing down the anti-lock brakes kick in. I was told it was the wheel bearing. The connection gets corroded. I heard there was a recall for this on newer version. *jb
The nhtsa documented and issued nhtsa campaign id # 98v150001. This campaign identifed several gm light duty trucks & suv's that had solder joints near the wiring harness connector that could crack and cause the windshield wipers to work intermittently. I own a 1996 gmc sierra 3/4 ton 4x4 truck vin…
I have had to replace 3 transmissions in 3 years on my gmc k1500 sierra. I have found out that gmc knows about this problem and has never taken the required steps to fix it or inform the owners of this problem. Gmc dealers say to replace transmission. That done, it will break again. The only…
Other GMC C/K Series years
← 1995 C/K Series · 1997 C/K Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 C/K Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 C/K Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 C/K Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 C/K Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 C/K Series | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 C/K Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 C/K Series | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 C/K Series | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC C/K Series?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC C/K Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 GMC C/K Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Series model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.