1996 GMC Z-71 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 GMC Z-71
The 1996 GMC Z-71 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (2 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint), and Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 GMC Z-71
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 GMC Z-71. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 GMC Z-71
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 GMC Z-71. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 A NEW TRANNY WITH A 3 YEAR/50K WARRANTY. JUST SHORT OF 3 YEARS, BUT ONLY 29K MILES LATER 2ND TRANNY FAILED. AT ELHART (FOR THE LAST TIME) THEY PUT FLUID IN IT, AND TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH TRANNY. NOW AT GOOD GMC IN GRAND RAPIDS, MI THEY ARE REPLACING TRANNY. MY MAIN ISSUE IS THEY TELL ME THAT THIS NEW TRANNY WILL ONLY HAVE A 12 MONTH/ 12K MILE WARRANTY. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!! PLEASE HELP!!
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
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
Safety Rating for the 1996 GMC Z-71
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 GMC Z-71 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 GMC Z-71
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 GMC Z-71
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC Z-71
- 1996 GMC Z-71 (current)
- 1997 GMC Z-71 — 12 complaints
- 1998 GMC Z-71 — 5 complaints
- 1999 GMC Z-71 — 12 complaints
- 2000 GMC Z-71 — 7 complaints
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