CarRecallWatchThe 1996 GMC K3500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1 report).
0Recalls
2Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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1996 GMC K3500 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1996 GMC K3500.
Most common 1996 GMC K3500 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
WHEN DRIVING DURING SNOW STORM ON A WET/SLIPPERY ROAD, THERMAL LINEAR ACTUATOR WHICH ACTIVATES THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM FAILED, DROPPING VEHICLE INTO TWO WHEEL DRIVE BEFORE DRIVERS FOOT WAS REMOVED FROM ACCELERATOR. RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. (IS NOTED IN A NEWS ARTICLE THAT COLD WEATHER TRIGGERS THIS CONDITION)
DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE ,PROCESS OF CHANGING LANES APPROXIMATELY 35MPH, VEHICLE AHEAD CAME TO A STOP, SLAMMED ON BRKES AND IT DID NOT STOP. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DID NOT CHATTER ,RAN INTO OTHE RVEHICLE. HAS HAD BRAKES REPLACED ONCE.VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR NOW. *AK
1996 GMC K3500 questions
Does the 1996 GMC K3500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 GMC K3500 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC K3500?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 GMC K3500 has been fixed?
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