Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1996 GMC Pick UP peaked in 1997, with 5 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 Pick UP
Pickup, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 13, 1996 to Sep 7, 2004.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints111.8 times the median 1996 pickup
Severity index9.11996 pickups average 15.4
First 24 months7Complaints in its first two years
Components
18% of complaints about the 1996 GMC Pick UP name electrical system
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
No recall campaign lists the 1996 GMC Pick UP
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 Pick UP
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.
11 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 7, 2004Failure Aug 16, 200465,016 milesRichfield, OHService brakes, Master cylinder
THE MASTER BAKE CYLINDER RUSTED. THE PROBLEM CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE I NFORMATION. *JB
NHTSA complaint 10091456 - Filed Feb 23, 2004Owenton, KYWindshield wiper/washer
CONSUMER SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS ON RECALL ON VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. *LA *JB
NHTSA complaint 10060939 - Filed Sep 23, 1998Failure Sep 8, 1998Mobile, ALInterior/under dashFire
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. FLAMES CAME FROM UNDERNEATH DASHBOARD, WIRING ON DRIVER SIDE FENDER WALL COMPLETELY DESTROYED.
NHTSA complaint 541631 - Filed Oct 22, 1997Portervill, CATires
ALIGNMENT IS OFF DUE TO BAD FRONT TIRE.
NHTSA complaint 604306 - Filed Jun 5, 1997Failure Feb 28, 1997Franklinton, LASwitch, Ignition
VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING, NO WARNING, VARIOUS SPEEDS, DEALER REPLACED IGNITION, IGNITION COIL, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 812818 - Filed Apr 10, 1997Failure Jun 1, 1996Culver City, CALatch
TAILGATE LATCH CABLE FAILED.
NHTSA complaint 602969 - Filed Mar 14, 1997Challis, IDColumn shift, Front
FRONT END MISALIGNED.
NHTSA complaint 603311 - Filed Feb 18, 1997Failure Nov 20, 1996Anaheim, CALinkages
ACCELERATOR JAMMED AT FULL THROTTLE IN A CUL-DE-SAC AFTER START UP, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint 602544 - Filed Oct 7, 1996Failure Nov 1, 1995Merced, CACruise control
HIGH IDLE.
NHTSA complaint 509549 - Filed Sep 9, 1996Leakey, TXSeats
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT LOCK IN PLACE AND THE SEAT GLIDES BACK AND FORTH.*AK
NHTSA complaint 802003 - Filed Jun 13, 1996Failure May 24, 1996Marrero, LAService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS: ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WHEN ENGAGED DO NOT DISENGAGE TIMELY; CAN FEEL STRAIN ON TRUCK; CAUSE CRUISE CONTROL TO DISENGAGE; INCREASED STOPPING; FIRE HAZARD. *AK
NHTSA complaint 985602
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.