1996 GMC K3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K3500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC K3500. That is the most of any K3500 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 K3500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 GMC K3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 GMC K3500.
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.
When driving during snow storm on a wet/slippery road, thermal linear actuator which activates the 4 wheel drive system failed, dropping vehicle into two wheel drive before drivers foot was removed from accelerator. Resulted in a loss of control. (is noted in a news article that cold weather…
Driving down interstate ,process of changing lanes approximately 35mph, vehicle ahead came to a stop, slammed on brkes and it did not stop. Anti-lock brakes did not chatter ,ran into othe rvehicle. Has had brakes replaced once.vehicle in for repair now. *ak
Other GMC K3500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 K3500 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC K3500?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC K3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 GMC K3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K3500 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.