1996 GMC Conventional Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 8, 2000 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Conventional years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC Conventional. That is the most of any Conventional model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is seat belts (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 GMC Conventional problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Seat Belts1
Suspension1
Tires1
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Seat Belts133%———
Suspension133%———
Tires133%———
Visibility133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1997, with 1 complaints
1997: 1199711999: 1199912000: 120001

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 GMC Conventional recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 GMC Conventional.

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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 noticed vehicle vibrating hard. Pulled vehicle over and noticed tire tread separation. *ak the firestone steeltex radial r4s (p245 75 r16) dot # w211b1a435. *slc

Tires · received Aug 8, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 867117

Windshield wiper motor failed prior to recall notice, denied reimbursement for repair. (98v-150) mjs

Visibility · received Jun 25, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 546405

Front end misaligned.

Suspension · received Apr 9, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 515778

Other GMC Conventional years

1999 Conventional →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2003 Conventional10
1999 Conventional30
199630

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC Conventional?

Owners most often report seat belts, suspension, tires problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC Conventional?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 GMC Conventional a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Conventional model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.