1996 GMC C2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C2500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC C2500. That ranks 2nd out of 2 C2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 15,564 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner 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 C2500 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/propulsion System | 2 | 33% | 15,564 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 17% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 GMC C2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 GMC C2500.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc sierra c2500 sle n/a. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact noticed an abnormal odor in the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle into a shopping center and noticed a puddle of fuel under the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was…
I have done research on this well known problem of this part creating a wild horse vehicle at unexpected times. So far gm is not helping, the last visit was confirmed this pump was the problem and a new pump. Was not made and gm only offers a overhauled unit. The current pump is a on going problem…
Was involved in an auto mobile accident hitting a school bus head on and hit by a truck in the passenger's side bed of truck, going about 40 miles an hour. My airbag did not deploy and i hit my head on the steering wheel very hard. I believe if the airbag and seatbelt had worked properly, i would…
Gm 6.5l diesel 94-2000. The fuel injection pump fuel solenoid driver fails without warning causing loss of engine power/power steering/and brakes. A recent failure while towing a 7500 trailer caused a near accident while on a curve due to the extreme difficulty in steering whine this occurs. This…
Fuel injection pump has failed and been replaced 6 times over the life of the vehicle .one failure resulted in fuel leaking on exhaust system this could have been extremly dangerous.wiper failures is an ongoing problem wich occurs intermittently and unexpectedly -very dangerous !!! My fiance also…
Other GMC C2500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 C2500 | 8 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC C2500?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC C2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 GMC C2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C2500 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.