In the middle of driving eastbound on interstate 20 in the dfw area about 60 MPH the engine suddenly stalled out as if someone turned off the ignition, had enough momentum to safely pull over to the right shoulder.
The worst 1996 GMC Sierra 3500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 GMC Sierra 3500 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...
- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR)...
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
What 1996 GMC Sierra 3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Questions about the 1996 GMC Sierra 3500
Is the 1996 GMC Sierra 3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 GMC Sierra 3500, fewer than a typical Sierra 3500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 GMC Sierra 3500?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 GMC Sierra 3500 have?
No recalls on record.
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