1996 GMC C SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 GMC C SERIES
The 1996 GMC C SERIES has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint), Power Train (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 GMC C SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 GMC C SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 GMC C SERIES
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 GMC C SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DRIVING SOUTH ON HIGHWAY 101, THROUGH PETALUMA, SOUTH OF THE NORTH PETALUMA BLVD EXIT, IN LANE 3 IN THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE AT APPROX 8:45 PM AT 65MPH THERE IS A HARD BUMP IN TWO DIFFERENT SPOTS WERE THEY ARE GRINDING ASPHALT. I HIT THOSE SPOTS IN THE ROAD WITH NOT MUCH TIME TO SLOW DOWN AND NOT ENOUGH WARNING THAT THERE WERE BUMPS COMING UP. HITTING THESE SPOTS HAD BROKEN MY SHOCK CAUSING IT TO BREAK AND HIT THE GROUND. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED AND REPAIRED. I HAVE PICS, RECEIPTS, AND TOW BILL.
I CANT KEEP A FUELPUMP OR TRANSMISSION IN THIS TRUCK.I DID SOME TOWING BUT WITH IN LIMITS. I HATE THIS TRUCK!!!
I CANT KEEP A FUELPUMP OR TRANSMISSION IN THIS TRUCK.I DID SOME TOWING BUT WITH IN LIMITS. I HATE THIS TRUCK!!!
ABS KEEPS FLUTTERING
WHEN HITTING THE ABS BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, THIS WAS ON DRY PAVEMENT. VEHICLE HIT (2) CARS AND A MOTORCYCLE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 GMC C SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 GMC C SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 GMC C SERIES
General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 GMC C SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
010604037B — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL TRANSFER PUMP INOPERATIVE. *YH
990524001 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME CAB CHASSIS, CREW CAB, AND PICKUP MODELS MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE LEAD / PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 GMC C SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC C SERIES
- 1991 GMC C SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1992 GMC C SERIES — 3 complaints
- 1993 GMC C SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1995 GMC C SERIES — 2 complaints
- 1996 GMC C SERIES (current)
- 1997 GMC C SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1998 GMC C SERIES — 2 complaints
- 1999 GMC C SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2000 GMC C SERIES — 7 complaints
- 2001 GMC C SERIES — 2 complaints
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