1996 GMC SIERRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

310

Owner Complaints

20 Crashes 8 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1996 GMC SIERRA

The 1996 GMC SIERRA has received a total of 310 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (52 complaints), Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (29 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (25 complaints).

Recalls for the 1996 GMC SIERRA

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 GMC SIERRA, potentially affecting up to 1,936,589 vehicles.

Recall 98V150001 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

| 1,557,585 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

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Recall 96V057000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 379,004 vehicles affected

Defect: THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTACTING THE DASH MAT WHICH COULD BIND THE THROTTLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE MAXIMUM RETURN TIMES REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."

Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ADEQUATE THROTTLE CABLE TO DASH MAT CLEARANCE, AND IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CUT OUT A PORTION OF THE DASH MAT TO PROVIDE PROPER CLEARANCE.

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Owner Complaints for the 1996 GMC SIERRA

310 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 GMC SIERRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 52
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 29
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 25 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 16
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 14 1 Fire
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 13 12 Crashes 7 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 9 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 6
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 6
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 5
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 5
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 5 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 3
Air Bags
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11326713 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 150,100 miles
I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND THE THROTTLE CABLE WAS STUCK WIDE OPEN AND I REACHED SPEEDS OF ALMOST 100 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS ACTIVATED AT VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS AND THERE WERE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V379000, REGARDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. ALTHOUGH THESE PROBLEMS PERSISTED, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER.
#10127894 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | | 108,748 miles
WHILE TOWING TRAILER WITH 2 QUADS (4 WHEELERS) ON EXPRESSWAY WITH A GROUP OF CO-WORKERS, I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN MY TRUCK WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PASSING GEAR. IT MADE A LOUD "REVING" NOISE AND BEGAN RAPIDLY DECREASING IN SPEED. I PULLED OFF THE EXPRESSWAY BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. I THEN GRADUALLY ACCELERATED AND SHIFTED MANUALLY, BUT WAS ONLY ABLE TO ACHEIVE 1ST GEAR. I HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED 150 MILES TO MY HOUSE WHERE IT STILL SITS THREE MONTHS LATER WITH ONLY REVERSE AND 1ST GEAR OPERABLE AT THIS TIME.
#10124129 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | | N/A miles
DT: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY THEY HAVE A STRANGE PATTERN TO THEM. THEY QUIT, AND HAD A HUMMING NOISE FROM THE WIPER MOTOR.*AK HAD WINDSHIELD WIPER RECALL PERFORMED. MOTOR AND CIRCUIT BOARD WERE REPLACED. REPAIRS AT GMC DEALERSHIP ON 6/13/05. *TT *NM
1996 GMC SIERRA LOST ITS CABLES AS WELL AS THE REMAINING PARTS HOLDING THE TAILGATE IS RUSTING AND THE CATCH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOES NOT POP OPEN AUTOMATICALLY.*MR....REMAINING PARTS HOLDING TAILGATE ARE RUSTING. ALSO, CATCH ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOESN'T POP OPEN AUTOMATICALLY. WARRANTY EXPIRED WITHIN TRHEE YERAS OF PURCHASE. *AK

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Safety Rating for the 1996 GMC SIERRA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 GMC SIERRA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 GMC SIERRA

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 GMC SIERRA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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