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1996 GMC Truck problems

The most common problem on the 1996 GMC Truck is brakes. It has fewer complaints than a typical GMC Truck model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
19
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1996 GMC Truck problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Airbags
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Airbags
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1996 GMC Truck 19

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 19 bulletins for the 1996 GMC Truck

What 1996 GMC Truck owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 1, 2008 · Airbags · 117,700 miles · OR · crash · 1 injury

Was recently involved in an auto accident in which the front end of my vehicle was heavily damaged and my airbag failed to deploy.

Filed Apr 28, 1999 · Steering · NC

Power steering pump failed, design of the vehicle does not contain a pressure gauge to determine pump failure. Mjs

Filed Oct 27, 1997 · Brakes, Visibility · CA

A very small rock caused a crack in the windshield.

Filed Oct 27, 1997 · CA

Air conditioner hose failed.

Filed Oct 27, 1997 · Brakes · CA

Master cylinder reservior failed.

Filed Aug 29, 1997 · Transmission · CA

Transmission failed.

Filed Jul 24, 1996 · Acceleration · CA

Vehicle idles too high.

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Questions about the 1996 GMC Truck

Is the 1996 GMC Truck reliable?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1996 GMC Truck, fewer than a typical GMC Truck model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 GMC Truck?

Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).

How many recalls does the 1996 GMC Truck have?

No recalls on record.

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