1996 GMC C1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
25
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 GMC C1500
The 1996 GMC C1500 has received a total of 25 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebodydoor (3 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (2 complaints), and Seats (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 GMC C1500
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 GMC C1500. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 GMC C1500
25 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 GMC C1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebodydoor | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringrack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ENGINE WOULD NOT START ON OCCASION FUEL PUMP NOT RUNNING TRUCK TAKEN TO GARAGE TO HAVE CHECKED FOR PROBLEM FOUND WIRES INSIDE OF FUEL TUEL TANK TO HAVE INSULATION AND PLUGIN MELTED EXPOSING BARE WIRES MAKING CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER. *AK
THE FRONT BRAKES ON MY 1996 GMC SIERRA C1500 PICKUP HAVE NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT 29,000 AND 49,000 MILES. THE REAR BRAKES HAVE SHOWN ONLY MODERATE WEAR I FEEL THAT THIS INDICATES A SEVERE IMBALANCE IN THE BRAKING BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES. ALSO, THE FRONT ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DO TO SEVERE RUST. THIS CAUSED THE ROTORS TO DELAMINATE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A QUALITY ISSUE WITH THE ROTORS.*JB
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAIL INTERMITTENTLY WHILE BEING USED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NLM CONSUMER HEARED A BUZZING NOISE WHEN TRYING TO ACTIVATE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER. CONTACT MANUFACTURER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE THE RANGE OF VIN. #. *YH
INSPECTION OF RECEIVER PLATFORM BY DOT FOUND TWO LARGE CRACKS IN RECEIVER.
WHILE TRAVELING 30-35 MPH, AND AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 GMC C1500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 GMC C1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 GMC C1500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 GMC C1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC C1500
- 1991 GMC C1500 — 5 complaints
- 1992 GMC C1500 — 19 complaints
- 1993 GMC C1500 — 26 complaints
- 1994 GMC C1500 — 28 complaints
- 1995 GMC C1500 — 33 complaints
- 1996 GMC C1500 (current)
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