Model year record
1996 GMC Gmc Truck recalls & problems
The 1996 GMC Gmc Truck has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 7 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1996 GMC Gmc Truck.
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, hydraulicFoundation components › Master cylinder; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 2 | — |
| Vehicle speed controlCruise control | 1 | — |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission | 1 | — |
| EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner | 1 | — |
| VisibilityWindshield | 1 | — |
| SteeringHydraulic power assist › Pump | 1 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
| Air bagsFrontal | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Air bags › FrontalCrash1 injury
WAS RECENTLY INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED AND MY AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY.*CN
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED, DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT CONTAIN A PRESSURE GAUGE TO DETERMINE PUMP FAILURE. MJS
- Visibility › Windshield
A VERY SMALL ROCK CAUSED A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
MASTER CYLINDER RESERVIOR FAILED.
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
AIR CONDITIONER HOSE FAILED.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
VEHICLE IDLES TOO HIGH.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.