1996 GMC G3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 29, 2012 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other G3500 years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC G3500. That is the most of any G3500 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 100%). 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 G3500 problems

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

Fuel/propulsion System1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System1100%———

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

1996 GMC G3500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 GMC G3500.

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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.

Continuing fuel delivery system failures due to fuel pump stanadyne controller etc...just quits while driving. Very dangerous! *tr

Fuel/propulsion System · received Oct 29, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10482532

Other GMC G3500 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2018 G350011
2017 G350011
1999 G350001
1997 G350010
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC G3500?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC G3500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 GMC G3500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G3500 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.