1996 GMC C/K 3500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1996 GMC C/K 3500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1 report).

0Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your C/K 3500?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1996 GMC C/K 3500 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 GMC C/K 3500.

Most common 1996 GMC C/K 3500 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Visibility1
Power Train1
Structure1
Equipment1

What owners report

2006-11-26, Structure
TAILGATE CABLES CORRODE AND BREAK, JUST AS IN RECALLS OF NEWER TRUCKS! THESE CABLES HAVE BEEN BREAKING FOR YEARS, WHY WAS THE RECALL ONLY APPLICABLE TO 2000 AND NEWER TRUCKS? *JB
2003-04-05, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1996 GMC 1 TON TRUCK 4X4: ABS FAILURE WITH MANY NEAR ACCIDENTS. BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. IT GETS STIFF AND GROANS AND THEN KICKS IN AFTER I GO THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. WIPER MOTOR-WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. CUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF RAIN STORMS AND I HAD SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS. FOUR WHEEL ACTUATOR FAILS WITHOUT NOTICE ON SNOWY STREETS WHEN I WANT TO ACCELERATE. *JB

1996 GMC C/K 3500 questions

Does the 1996 GMC C/K 3500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 GMC C/K 3500 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC C/K 3500?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Visibility (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 GMC C/K 3500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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