1996 GMC C3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C3500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC C3500. That ranks 2nd out of 2 C3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (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 C3500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 GMC C3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 GMC C3500.
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.
While traveling vehicle would stall without indication. Please provide further infortmaton. *ak
The windshield wiper motor malfunctioned, causing visual difficulty which may result in an accident. There is a recall for the gmc 1996, but this vehicle is not included in the recall. Please provide further information. *ak
Other GMC C3500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 C3500 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC C3500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, visibility problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC C3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 GMC C3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C3500 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.