1996 GMC C1500 recalls & problems
The 1996 GMC C1500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 15 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints15filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths5 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1996 GMC C1500.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components | 4 | — |
| Visibility Windshield wiper/washer › Motor; Windshield wiper/washer | 4 | — |
| Structure Body › Door | 3 | — |
| Seats Front assembly › Recliner | 3 | — |
| Seat belts Front › Buckle assembly; Front › Anchorage | 2 | — |
| Air bags Frontal | 2 | — |
| Power train Driveline › Differential unit; Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines | 2 | — |
| Equipment Appliance › Air conditioner | 1 | — |
| Steering Rack and pinion | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed control Cruise control | 1 | — |
| Trailer hitches | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Mar 15, 2005Fuel system, other
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 - May 15, 2003 · 29,000 milesService brakes, hydraulic
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 - Sep 1, 2002Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
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 - Jun 21, 2001Trailer hitches
INSPECTION OF RECEIVER PLATFORM BY DOT FOUND TWO LARGE CRACKS IN RECEIVER. - Sep 20, 1999 · crash · 4 injuriesAir bags › Frontal
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 - Mar 31, 1999Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK - Mar 19, 1999Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED FOUR TIMES. - May 15, 1998Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT BRAKES ARE VERY HARD WHEN PEDAL IS PRESSED. THERE ARE A FEW SECOND DELAYS BEFORE THE VEHCILE COMES TO A STOP. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED IN AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.