CarRecallWatchThe 1996 GMC K2500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (13 reports).
0Recalls
14Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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1996 GMC K2500 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1996 GMC K2500.
Most common 1996 GMC K2500 problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 |
| Visibility | 5 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 |
What owners report
I OWN A 1996 G M C SUBURBAN K2500 W THE 6.5 DIESEL ENGINE . I HAVE CHANGED (3) THREE INJECTION PUMPS IN ITS LIFE TIME AND ACCORDING TO SEVERAL HIGHLY QUALIFIED MECHANICS IT'S TIME TO DO IT AGAIN.THE PROBLEM IS THAT WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE TRUCK WOULD ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN,YOU WOULD LITERALLY HAVE TO STAND UP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THIS POSSESSED KILLING MACHINE. MY FAMILY AND I HAVE HAD MANY GOOD TIMES WITH THIS TRUCK, WITH ARE VACATIONS ALL OVER THIS COUNTRY TO OUR DAY TRIPS NOT TO MENTION OUR DAILY USE. I HAVE THREE CHILDREN AND ALL HAVE THEIR DRIVERS LICENSE, IT IS A CRYING SHAME THAT I HAD TO PUT OUR TRUCK UP ON CINDER BLOCKS,AND I SURE CAN'T SELL IT THE WAY IT IS.NEEDLESSL
ABS BRAKES ON MY 1996 K2500 SUBURBAN ACTIVATE AT SLOW SPEEDS. *TR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FUNCTION WORKING INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL. PROBLEM ORIGINALLY OCCURRED ONLY IN INTERMITTANT AND "LOW" SETTING, BUT NOW ALSO AFFECTS OPERATION IN "HIGH" SPEED.*AK
SMOKE ROLLED OUT OF THE CAB OF THE PICKUP, WIRE UNDER DRIVER SEAT FOR THE ELECTRIC SEATS BECAME BARE SHORTED OUT AND THE FUSE DID NOT CLOSE SHUT, BURNED UP HARNESS AND MELTED PART OF DASH BY FUSES AND BURNED UP ALL WIRES UNDER DASH.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK ERRATICALLY. THEY SHUT ON/OFF ON THEIR OWN AT ANY TIME. WHEN NEEDED THEY SHUT OFF, AND IT TAKES A WHILE BEFORE CUTTING BACK ON. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 96043, CONSUMER REPAIRED ON HIS OWN. *SLC
1996 GMC K2500 questions
Does the 1996 GMC K2500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 GMC K2500 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC K2500?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (13), Visibility (5), Structure (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 GMC K2500 has been fixed?
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