Model year

1996 GMC Conventional

Other, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Apr 9, 1997 to Aug 8, 2000.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints31.5 times the median 1996 other
Severity index0.01996 others average 7.4
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1996 GMC Conventional peaked in 1997, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.75119971200020032006200920122015201820212026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

33% of complaints about the 1996 GMC Conventional name seat belts

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Seat belts
1
Suspension
1
Tires
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 1996 GMC Conventional

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1996 GMC Conventional

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.

  1. Filed Aug 8, 2000Failure May 25, 2000NEW ARK, DETread/belt

    WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED VEHICLE VIBRATING HARD. PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED TIRE TREAD SEPARATION. *AK THE FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL R4S (P245 75 R16) DOT # W211B1A435. *SLC

    NHTSA complaint 867117
  2. Filed Jun 25, 1999Failure Feb 1, 1998Audubon, NJWindshield wiper/washer

    WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, DENIED REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIR. (98V-150) MJS

    NHTSA complaint 546405
  3. Filed Apr 9, 1997Failure Jan 23, 1997Manvel, TXAnchorage, Front

    FRONT END MISALIGNED.

    NHTSA complaint 515778
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

11 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.
  • PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester  and Vehicle Data Rec…
  • PIP4723D Jan 31, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester  and Vehicle Data Rec…
  • PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve …
  • PIC4696D Sep 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve …
  • PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Reco…
  • PIC4696C May 31, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve…
  • PIC4696B Dec 4, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve …
  • PIC4696A Oct 23, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve …
  • PIP4723B Feb 22, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Reco…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.