1996 GMC S15 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S15 years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC S15. That is the most of any S15 model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 67%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 GMC S15 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 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 GMC S15 recalls (1)
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Power train:manual transmission
Problem: Some of these trucks were built with transmissions containing parts which were not machined to gm's specifications.
Risk: These transmissions could seize and lock the rear drive wheels while the truck is being driven causing a loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the transmission main shaft output torque using a special tool. If the output torque does not meet specifications, the transmission will be replaced.
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.
No summary.
Abs brakes failed.
Abs; when you press on the brakes vehicle veers to the right. Please describe details. Tt
Other GMC S15 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC S15?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, visibility problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC S15?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 GMC S15 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S15 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.