1996 GMC G35 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other G35 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC G35. That ranks 2nd out of 4 G35 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 112,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 GMC G35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 112,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 GMC G35 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.
Risk: This condition can cause an electrical short leading to ignition and combusion of the plastics in the electrical components of the vehicle resulting in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock relay (if equipped); inspect the remote keyless entry module (if equipped) for signs of corrosion, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas.
Steering:linkages
Problem: The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
Risk: The tapered stud can loosen and the driver would notice a lag in the responsiveness to steering wheel inputs. Eventually the relay rod stud can fracture resulting loss of steering control.
Fix: Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.
Tires:bead
Problem: These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.
Risk: This damage to the tire reinforcing structure in the bead "toe" area causes a bulge in the sidewall after the tire is inflated. This condition will result in a slow air loss causing the tire to go flat. However, it is possible for the damage to result in a rapid air loss causing injuries to anyone if they were handling the tire when this occurred.
Fix: Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced.
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.
Consumer indicated that transmission went into limp mode. When this occurred transmission switched over to second gear and stayed in that gear until vehicle was turned off. Dealership indicated this was caused by an electrical system fuse failure recall 96v180000 was issued, but this vehicle was…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC G35?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC G35?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 GMC G35 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G35 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.