CarRecallWatchThe 1996 GMC Z-71 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (3 reports).
0Recalls
4Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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1996 GMC Z-71 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1996 GMC Z-71.
Most common 1996 GMC Z-71 problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
I HAVE A 1996 GMC 1/2 TON PICK UP Z71. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION FOR THE 2ND TIME. I MADE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE FIRST TRANNY, WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY AT ELHART GMC IN HOLLAND, MI. THEY KEPT TELLING ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. AT 60K TRANNY WAS TOAST. I PAID $2000 FOR A NEW TRANNY WITH A 3 YEAR/50K WARRANTY. JUST SHORT OF 3 YEARS, BUT ONLY 29K MILES LATER 2ND TRANNY FAILED. AT ELHART (FOR THE LAST TIME) THEY PUT FLUID IN IT, AND TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH TRANNY. NOW AT GOOD GMC IN GRAND RAPIDS, MI THEY ARE REPLACING TRANNY. MY MAIN ISSUE IS THEY TELL ME THAT THIS NEW TRANNY WILL ONLY HAVE A 12 MONTH/ 12K MILE WARRANTY. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!! PLEASE
ABS SYSTEM KEEPS GOING OUT. DEALER UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE. *AK *ML
AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE DRIVESHAFT FELL OFF DURING A VEHICLE COLLISION. NLM
2 NEW TRANS AND 2 TRANS REPAIRS-PROBLEM IS STILL NOT FIXED!! WHATS UP?? OFF ROAD VEHICLE
1996 GMC Z-71 questions
Does the 1996 GMC Z-71 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 GMC Z-71 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC Z-71?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (3), Air Bags (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 GMC Z-71 has been fixed?
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