1996 GMC Vandura Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vandura years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC Vandura. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Vandura model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 GMC Vandura 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 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 GMC Vandura recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 GMC Vandura.
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.
The vehicle is supplied as an incomplete vehicle for conversion to a 12a/20c school bus, the rear wheelage design is narrower than the front axle tire track, this design causes the vehicle to experience fish tailing due to lack of proper stability. *mjs
When driving after dark, the daytime running light module (with automatic headlight turn on after dark) shorts out turning off the headlights and instrumention panel without warning. Manually turning on the headlights corrects the problem. The problem occurs at both low speed or highway speed. *ak
When applying brakes the vehicle pulsates and lunges forward. Dealer says it's normal. *ak
Anti lock brake failure resulting in a vehicle collision.
Other GMC Vandura years
← 1995 Vandura · 1998 Vandura →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Vandura | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Vandura | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Vandura | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 Vandura | 34 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC Vandura?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, interior lighting problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC Vandura?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 GMC Vandura a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vandura model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.