Engine would not start on occasion fuel pump not running truck taken to garage to have checked for problem found wires inside of fuel tuel tank to have insulation and plugin melted exposing bare wires making contact with each other.
The worst 1996 GMC C1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes4
- Visibility4
- Seats3
- Airbags2
- Body2
Problems by type
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- Brakes4
- Visibility4
- Seats3
- Airbags2
- Body2
- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 GMC C1500 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement...
- This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the...
- Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator)
What 1996 GMC C1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The front brakes on my 1996 gmc sierra c1500 pickup have needed replacement at 29,000 and 49,000 miles. The rear brakes have shown only moderate wear I feel that this indicates a severe imbalance in the braking between the front and rear brakes. Also, the front rotors needed to be replaced do to severe rust. This caused the rotors to delaminate. This appears to be a quality issue with the rotors.
The windshield wiper fail intermittently while being used. Dealer has been contacted. Nlm consumer heared a buzzing noise when trying to activate the windshield wiper. Contact manufacturer and manufacturer stated that this vehicle was outside the range of VIN. #.
Inspection of receiver platform by dot found two large cracks in receiver.
While traveling 30-35 MPH, and as a result of an accident, air bags did not deploy. Dealer manufacturer have been contacted. Please provide further informaton.
Windshield wipers turn on and off intermittently, causing poor visibility.
Air conditioner compressor replaced four times.
Consumer complained that brakes are very hard when pedal is pressed. There are a few second delays before the vehcile comes to a stop. Dealer was not notified. Vehicle was serviced in an auto repair shop.
Windshield wiper motor failed.
Upon applying brakes ,steering goes out. Problem occurs at low speeds. Vehicle was brought to dealers for problem and owner was told this is normal operation.
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Questions about the 1996 GMC C1500
Is the 1996 GMC C1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 1996 GMC C1500, close to a typical C1500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 GMC C1500?
Brakes, with 4 complaints. Next is visibility (4).
How many recalls does the 1996 GMC C1500 have?
No recalls on record.
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