1996 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra 1500 years
- Not enough data 31st of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC Sierra 1500. That ranks 31st out of 32 Sierra 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 110,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner 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 Sierra 1500 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 | 40% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 147,657 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | 147,657 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 147,657 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | 125,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 GMC Sierra 1500.
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'm going to list every safety defect with my 1996 gmc sierra since i purchased it used in 2008. When i first bought it i heard a swishing sound in the heater core and the airbag light was illuminated in the instrument panel, but i thought it was just low on anti freeze and that my repair facility…
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 gmc sierra 1500 with cooper discovery h/t p325 75/r15 tires. The dot number for the front tires was 3dhl and the rear passenger tire was uthl. The contact stated that three of the four cooper tires on the vehicle have experienced tread separation. The two front tires and…
Vehicle had not been driven for two weeks. Received call at work that my vehicle was burning. Fire dept. Extinguished,no clue of what started it. Had only liability coverage. Purchased new 1st ever owned. Vehicle is still here have not touched it. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 gmc sierra 1500 extended cab. When attempting to decelerate or stop the vehicle the antilock brakes activated, and the vehicle took longer to start. The contact mentioned recall # 05v379000 concerning service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. The dealer stated that the…
I have noticed problems with my abs in the front of my truck in the past year. Well my truck is now off the road so i have been driving my mothers truck and hers is starting to do the same thing its makes like a grinding noise in the front we took off the tires and the brakes were fine we can't…
Other GMC Sierra 1500 years
← 1995 Sierra 1500 · 1997 Sierra 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 142 | 2 |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 119 | 1 |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 368 | 1 |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 490 | 3 |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 594 | 6 |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 587 | 7 |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 479 | 12 |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 653 | 10 |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 305 | 7 |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 354 | 6 |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 343 | 8 |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 719 | 9 |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 742 | 9 |
| 2013 Sierra 1500 | 116 | 3 |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 | 107 | 3 |
| 2011 Sierra 1500 | 284 | 5 |
| 2010 Sierra 1500 | 168 | 4 |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 | 234 | 4 |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 | 381 | 2 |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 | 263 | 2 |
| 2006 Sierra 1500 | 145 | 0 |
| 2005 Sierra 1500 | 177 | 0 |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 | 212 | 2 |
| 2003 Sierra 1500 | 180 | 1 |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 | 166 | 1 |
| 2001 Sierra 1500 | 140 | 2 |
| 2000 Sierra 1500 | 181 | 1 |
| 1999 Sierra 1500 | 158 | 1 |
| 1998 Sierra 1500 | 59 | 2 |
| 1997 Sierra 1500 | 83 | 3 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC Sierra 1500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC Sierra 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 GMC Sierra 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra 1500 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.