CarRecallWatchThe 1996 GMC C1500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4 reports).
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15Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
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1996 GMC C1500 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1996 GMC C1500.
Most common 1996 GMC C1500 problems
Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
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
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
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
INSPECTION OF RECEIVER PLATFORM BY DOT FOUND TWO LARGE CRACKS IN RECEIVER.
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
1996 GMC C1500 questions
Does the 1996 GMC C1500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 GMC C1500 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC C1500?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4), Visibility (4), Structure (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 GMC C1500 has been fixed?
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