Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1996 GMC C15 peaked in 1997, with 3 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1996 GMC C15
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from May 2, 1996 to Apr 24, 1997.
Recall campaigns covering this model year61.08M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints44.0 times the median 1996 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months4Complaints in its first two years
Components
75% of complaints about the 1996 GMC C15 name seats
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
6 recall campaigns cover the 1996 GMC C15
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98V-187 | Aug 10, 1998 | Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks | Fuel system | 55,272 | Part replacement |
| 97V-037 | Mar 7, 1997 | Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature | Seats | 624,433 | Repair or modification |
| 96V-082 | May 7, 1996 | Four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued | Suspension | 16,918 | Repair or modification |
| 96V-057 | Apr 4, 1996 | These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle | Speed control | 379,004 | Inspection |
| 96E-010 | Mar 25, 1996 | Seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline | Seats | 2,400 | Repair or modification |
| 95V-243 | Dec 28, 1995 | Certain trucks have fuel rail assemblies with an improperly crimped end retainer clip that results in a fuel leak | Fuel system | 623 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1996 GMC C15
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Apr 24, 1997Failure Mar 30, 1997Wimberley, TXSeats
RECALL #97V037000, WHEN CONTACTING DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR RECALL WORK, DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS RESCINDED. DEALER WAITING TO HEAR FROM MANUFACTURER, SON'S FINGER WAS CUT BY MECHANISM. VEHICLE WAS FINALLY FIXED ON 04/30/97. *AK
NHTSA complaint 810526 - Filed Apr 22, 1997Long Beach, CARecliner
OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK WILL FALL. OWNER NOTES THAT DEALRES KEEP REPAIRING PROBLEM WITH THE SAME PARTS, BUT PROBLEM RETURNS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 811505 - Filed Apr 21, 1997RIO Rancho, NMSeats
THE DEALER CANNOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE RECALL NEEDS A NEW REMEDY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 811386 - Filed May 2, 1996Failure Apr 29, 1996Flint, MIService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
WHEN BRAKING, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHICH CAUSES A LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 983950
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
2 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 130089009 Sep 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules - 17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.