1996 GMC Z-71 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Z-71 years
- Not enough data 3rd 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 Z-71. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Z-71 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 75%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner 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 Z-71 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 | 3 | 75% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 GMC Z-71 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 GMC Z-71.
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 have a 1996 gmc 1/2 ton pick up z71. I am in the process of replacing the transmission for the 2nd time. I made several complaints on the first tranny, while still under warranty at elhart gmc in holland, mi. They kept telling me there was nothing wrong. At 60k tranny was toast. I paid $2000 for…
Abs system keeps going out. Dealer unable to diagnose the cause. *ak *ml
Air bag did not deploy and the driveshaft fell off during a vehicle collision. Nlm
2 new trans and 2 trans repairs-problem is still not fixed!! Whats up?? Off road vehicle
Other GMC Z-71 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC Z-71?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC Z-71?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 GMC Z-71 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Z-71 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.