Was recently involved in an auto accident in which the front end of my vehicle was heavily damaged and my airbag failed to deploy.
The worst 1996 GMC Truck problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Brakes2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
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.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- Fuel system, gasoline
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Engine and engine cooling
- Subject regarding repeat automatic transmission repairs on light duty trucks
What 1996 GMC Truck owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Power steering pump failed, design of the vehicle does not contain a pressure gauge to determine pump failure. Mjs
A very small rock caused a crack in the windshield.
Air conditioner hose failed.
Master cylinder reservior failed.
Transmission failed.
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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