1996 GMC GMC Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GMC Truck years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC GMC Truck. That ranks 7th out of 8 GMC Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 GMC GMC Truck 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | 117,700 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 GMC GMC Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 GMC GMC Truck.
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.
Was recently involved in an auto accident in which the front end of my vehicle was heavily damaged and my airbag failed to deploy.*cn
Power steering pump failed, design of the vehicle does not contain a pressure gauge to determine pump failure. Mjs
Air conditioner hose failed.
Master cylinder reservior failed.
A very small rock caused a crack in the windshield.
Other GMC GMC Truck years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 GMC Truck | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 GMC Truck | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 GMC Truck | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 GMC Truck | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 GMC Truck | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 GMC Truck | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 GMC Truck | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC GMC Truck?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, equipment problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC GMC Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 GMC GMC Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GMC Truck model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.