1996 GMC C15 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 1996 GMC C15 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Seats (3 reports).

5Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your C15?

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

1996 GMC C15 recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Recall 98V187Aug 10, 199855,272 vehicles affected

Seats

Recall 97V037Mar 7, 1997624,433 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle

Recall 96V082May 7, 199616,918 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 96V057Apr 4, 1996379,004 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 95V243Dec 28, 1995623 vehicles affected

Most common 1996 GMC C15 problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seats3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

What owners report

1997-04-24, Seats
RECALL #97V037000, WHEN CONTACTING DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR RECALL WORK, DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS RESCINDED. DEALER WAITING TO HEAR FROM MANUFACTURER, SON'S FINGER WAS CUT BY MECHANISM. VEHICLE WAS FINALLY FIXED ON 04/30/97. *AK
1997-04-22, Seats
OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK WILL FALL. OWNER NOTES THAT DEALRES KEEP REPAIRING PROBLEM WITH THE SAME PARTS, BUT PROBLEM RETURNS. *AK
1997-04-21, Seats
THE DEALER CANNOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE RECALL NEEDS A NEW REMEDY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
1996-05-02, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN BRAKING, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHICH CAUSES A LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK

1996 GMC C15 questions

Does the 1996 GMC C15 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1996 GMC C15: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Seats; Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle; Vehicle Speed Control; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC C15?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seats (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 GMC C15 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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