1996 GMC K2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K2500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC K2500. That is the most of any K2500 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (8 complaints, 57%), typically at around 199,960 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 14owner 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 K2500 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 | 8 | 57% | 199,960 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 7% | 198,200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 GMC K2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 GMC K2500.
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.
I own a 1996 g m c suburban k2500 w the 6.5 diesel engine . I have changed (3) three injection pumps in its life time and according to several highly qualified mechanics it's time to do it again.the problem is that without any warning the truck would accelerate on its own,you would literally have…
Abs brakes on my 1996 k2500 suburban activate at slow speeds. *tr
Windshield wipers function working intermittently or not at all. Problem originally occurred only in intermittant and "low" setting, but now also affects operation in "high" speed.*ak
Smoke rolled out of the cab of the pickup, wire under driver seat for the electric seats became bare shorted out and the fuse did not close shut, burned up harness and melted part of dash by fuses and burned up all wires under dash.
Windshield wipers work erratically. They shut on/off on their own at any time. When needed they shut off, and it takes a while before cutting back on. Dealer has been contacted.*ak vin is not included in recall 96043, consumer repaired on his own. *slc
Other GMC K2500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 14 | 0 |
| 1995 K2500 | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC K2500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, visibility, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC K2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 GMC K2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K2500 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.