When driving during snow storm on a wet/slippery road, thermal linear actuator which activates the 4 wheel drive system failed, dropping vehicle into two wheel drive before drivers foot was removed from accelerator. Resulted in a loss of control. (is noted in a news article that cold weather triggers this condition)
The worst 1996 GMC K3500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 GMC K3500 4
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
- Information regarding fuel transfer pump inoperative
- This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the...
What 1996 GMC K3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driving down interstate ,process of changing lanes approximately 35mph, vehicle ahead came to a stop, slammed on brkes and it did not stop. Anti-lock brakes did not chatter ,ran into othe rvehicle. Has had brakes replaced once.vehicle in for repair now.
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Questions about the 1996 GMC K3500
Is the 1996 GMC K3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 GMC K3500, close to a typical K3500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 GMC K3500?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 GMC K3500 have?
No recalls on record.
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