Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1996 GMC C35 peaked in 1996, with 2 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 C35
Pickup, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jul 18, 1996 to Jan 15, 1998.
Recall campaigns covering this model year61.03M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints3Below the median 1996 pickup
Severity index0.01996 pickups average 15.4
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 1996 GMC C35 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 C35
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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-117 | Jul 1, 1996 | These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting | Tires | 5,773 | Part replacement |
| 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 C35
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.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jan 15, 1998Failure May 1, 1997Pimbroke Pines, FLService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
DURING ANY SPEED ON WET ROADS WITH HEAVY LOADS THE BRAKES WHEN THEY ARE APPLIED THEY WILL INSTANTLY ENGAGE AND THEN DISENGAGE. THE BRAKES HAVE TO BE REAPPLIED SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER FOR THE BRAKES TO OPERATE CORRECTLY. *AK
NHTSA complaint 820671 - Filed Jul 29, 1996Failure Jul 29, 1996Baytown, TXSeats
THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR HIS RECALL LETTER REGARDING INTERIOR SEATS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 800139 - Filed Jul 18, 1996Belle Rose, LABead
RECALL 96V117000, TWO WEEKS IS TOO LONG TO WAIT FOR TIRE TO COME IN. *AK
NHTSA complaint 987027
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.