Consumer indicated that transmission went into limp mode. When this occurred transmission switched over to second gear and stayed in that gear until vehicle was turned off. Dealership indicated this was caused by an electrical system fuse failure recall 96v180000 was issued, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
The worst 1996 GMC G35 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Transmission1
Recalls 3
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.
- Risk
- This condition can cause an electrical short leading to ignition and combusion of the plastics in the electrical components of the vehicle resulting in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock relay (if equipped); inspect the remote keyless entry module (if equipped) for signs of corrosion, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas.
Recall number 96V186000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
- Risk
- The tapered stud can loosen and the driver would notice a lag in the responsiveness to steering wheel inputs. Eventually the relay rod stud can fracture resulting loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.
Recall number 96V187000 · Recall details
Tires: bead
- What is wrong
- These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.
- Risk
- This damage to the tire reinforcing structure in the bead "toe" area causes a bulge in the sidewall after the tire is inflated. This condition will result in a slow air loss causing the tire to go flat. However, it is possible for the damage to result in a rapid air loss causing injuries to anyone if they were handling the tire when this occurred.
- Remedy
- Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced.
Recall number 96V117000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 GMC G35 3
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What 1996 GMC G35 owners say
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Questions about the 1996 GMC G35
Is the 1996 GMC G35 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 GMC G35, close to a typical G35 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 GMC G35?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 GMC G35 have?
3 recalls, covering electrical system, steering and tires.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC G35 electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 96V186000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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