CarRecallWatchThe 1996 GMC Sierra has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 246 complaints with NHTSA, including 19 crashes, 3 fires, 14 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (86 reports).
1996 GMC Sierra recalls
Most common 1996 GMC Sierra problems
Problem areas named in the 246 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 86 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 56 |
| Power Train | 27 |
| Seats | 23 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 17 |
| Air Bags | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
What owners report
I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND THE THROTTLE CABLE WAS STUCK WIDE OPEN AND I REACHED SPEEDS OF ALMOST 100 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS ACTIVATED AT VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS AND THERE WERE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V379000, REGARDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. ALTHOUGH THESE PROBLEMS PERSISTED, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER.
WHILE TOWING TRAILER WITH 2 QUADS (4 WHEELERS) ON EXPRESSWAY WITH A GROUP OF CO-WORKERS, I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN MY TRUCK WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PASSING GEAR. IT MADE A LOUD "REVING" NOISE AND BEGAN RAPIDLY DECREASING IN SPEED. I PULLED OFF THE EXPRESSWAY BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. I THEN GRADUALLY ACCELERATED AND SHIFTED MANUALLY, BUT WAS ONLY ABLE TO ACHEIVE 1ST GEAR. I HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED 150 MILES TO MY HOUSE WHERE IT STILL SITS THREE MONTHS LATER WITH ONLY REVERSE AND 1ST GEAR OPERABLE AT THIS TIME.
DT: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY THEY HAVE A STRANGE PATTERN TO THEM. THEY QUIT, AND HAD A HUMMING NOISE FROM THE WIPER MOTOR.*AK HAD WINDSHIELD WIPER RECALL PERFORMED. MOTOR AND CIRCUIT BOARD WERE REPLACED. REPAIRS AT GMC DEALERSHIP ON 6/13/05. *TT *NM
1996 GMC SIERRA LOST ITS CABLES AS WELL AS THE REMAINING PARTS HOLDING THE TAILGATE IS RUSTING AND THE CATCH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOES NOT POP OPEN AUTOMATICALLY.*MR....REMAINING PARTS HOLDING TAILGATE ARE RUSTING. ALSO, CATCH ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOESN'T POP OPEN AUTOMATICALLY. WARRANTY EXPIRED WITHIN TRHEE YERAS OF PURCHASE. *AK
1996 GMC Sierra questions
Does the 1996 GMC Sierra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1996 GMC Sierra: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC Sierra?
Based on 246 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (86), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (56), Power Train (27).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 GMC Sierra 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.