Tailgate cables corrode and break, just as in recalls of newer trucks! These cables have been breaking for years, why was the recall only applicable to 2000 and newer trucks?
The worst 1996 GMC C/K 3500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Brakes1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 GMC C/K 3500 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1996 GMC C/K 3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1996 gmc 1 ton truck 4x4: ABS failure with many near accidents. Brake does not work. It gets stiff and groans and then kicks in after I go through an intersection. Wiper motor-works intermittently. Cuts off in the middle of rain storms and I had several near accidents. Four wheel actuator fails without notice on snowy streets when I want to accelerate.
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Questions about the 1996 GMC C/K 3500
Is the 1996 GMC C/K 3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 GMC C/K 3500, close to a typical C/K 3500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 GMC C/K 3500?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 GMC C/K 3500 have?
No recalls on record.
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