1996 GMC C Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Series years
- Not enough data 2nd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC C Series. That ranks 2nd out of 11 C Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 80,249 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 GMC C 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 50% | 80,249 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 278,162 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 GMC C Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 GMC C Series.
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.
Driving south on highway 101, through petaluma, south of the north petaluma blvd exit, in lane 3 in the construction zone at approx 8:45 pm at 65mph there is a hard bump in two different spots were they are grinding asphalt. I hit those spots in the road with not much time to slow down and not…
Abs keeps fluttering
I cant keep a fuelpump or transmission in this truck.i did some towing but with in limits. I hate this truck!!!
When hitting the abs brakes, the pedal went all the way to the floorboard and the vehicle would not stop, this was on dry pavement. Vehicle hit (2) cars and a motorcycle. *ak
Other GMC C Series years
← 1995 C Series · 1998 C Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 C Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 C Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 C Series | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 C Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 C Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 C Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC C Series?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC C Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 GMC C Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C Series model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.