1996 GMC Pick UP Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pick UP years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC Pick UP. That ranks 4th out of 8 Pick UP model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints, 21%), typically at around 65,016 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 19owner 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 Pick UP 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 | 4 | 21% | 65,016 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 GMC Pick UP recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 GMC Pick UP.
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.
While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and went off on their own. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The dealer told the consumer the vehicle was too old to honor the recall. *ak *jb
The master bake cylinder rusted. The problem caused extended stopping distance. Please provide more i nformation. *jb
Consumer seeking reimbursement for repairs on recall on vehicle's windshield wiper motor. *la *jb
This is my second attempt at getting help or getting this problem investigated. Please see www.thecomplaintstation.com for numerous other people with the same complaints. No safety defects listed within summary. *ak
Windshield wipers go on and off at will.*ak
Other GMC Pick UP years
← 1995 Pick UP · 1997 Pick UP →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Pick UP | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 Pick UP | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 Pick UP | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 Pick UP | 23 | 0 |
| 1998 Pick UP | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 Pick UP | 22 | 0 |
| 1996 | 19 | 0 |
| 1995 Pick UP | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC Pick UP?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, visibility, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC Pick UP?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 GMC Pick UP a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pick UP model years, the 1996 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.