1996 GMC Sierra engine problems

14 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 6%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
7
Cooling system
3
Engine
2
Exhaust system
1
Cooling system: fan
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

GMC Sierra engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 GMC Sierra engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 GMC Sierra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 29, 2005 · Engine · 45,000 miles · IL

Vehicle leaks anti-freeze from vicinity of upper intake manifold. Chronic problem. Occurs after vehicle has set for 3-5 hours after running. Does not appear to be leaking into crankcase. Had system pressure tested. Told to monitor to see if it is getting into oil. Leaks about 1-2 tablespoons per shut down. Enough to be noticeable

Filed Sep 4, 2002 · Body, Brakes · CT

The back up lights were inoperative, the dealer replaced the neutral safety switch. Nlm

Filed Dec 10, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · UT

Intermittently while driving transmission would slip out of overdrive to next gear. Then, after stopping and reacceleration vehicle would experience a hard shifting into gear. Dealer and manufacturer were notifed. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Oct 10, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · WI

The tranmission was replaced at 43429 miles, consumer believes there is a defect in workmanship or material which may have caused this failure at such low mileage.

Filed Aug 14, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · WI

At 42,000 miles truck needed a new transmission and at 66,151 miles truck needed a new motor.

Filed Sep 8, 2000 · Engine · ID

Consumer was traveling on highwayand and was smelling oil, there was oil leaking from underneath vehicle. Seals were leaking. Consumer took vehicle back to the dealership, and the mechanic replaced seals.

Filed Feb 4, 2000 · Engine · NE

Blower motor noise.

Filed Nov 23, 1998 · Engine · WI

At various speeds the engine will cut off without warning. Dealer can't find the problem.

Filed Oct 27, 1997 · Engine · CA

Main seal in the exhaust system failed.

Filed Aug 29, 1997 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

Cooler line connection failed.

Questions about the 1996 GMC Sierra engine

Does the 1996 GMC Sierra have engine problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the engine of the 1996 GMC Sierra, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 GMC Sierra engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC Sierra engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the GMC Sierra have bad engine?

The GMC Sierra model years with the most engine complaints are 2002 (25 complaints), 2001 (23 complaints) and 2000 (22 complaints).