1996 GMC C1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C1500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC C1500. That ranks 2nd out of 2 C1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints, 27%), typically at around 29,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 GMC C1500 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 | 4 | 27% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 GMC C1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 GMC C1500.
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.
Engine would not start on occasion fuel pump not running truck taken to garage to have checked for problem found wires inside of fuel tuel tank to have insulation and plugin melted exposing bare wires making contact with each other. *ak
The front brakes on my 1996 gmc sierra c1500 pickup have needed replacement at 29,000 and 49,000 miles. The rear brakes have shown only moderate wear i feel that this indicates a severe imbalance in the braking between the front and rear brakes. Also, the front rotors needed to be replaced do to…
The windshield wiper fail intermittently while being used. Dealer has been contacted. Nlm consumer heared a buzzing noise when trying to activate the windshield wiper. Contact manufacturer and manufacturer stated that this vehicle was outside the range of vin. #. *yh
Inspection of receiver platform by dot found two large cracks in receiver.
While traveling 30-35 mph, and as a result of an accident, air bags did not deploy. Dealer manufacturer have been contacted. Please provide further informaton. *ak
Other GMC C1500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 C1500 | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC C1500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, visibility, seats problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC C1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 GMC C1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C1500 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.