1996 GMC Sierra lights 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

Headlights
6
Turn signal: switch
2
Turn signal
2
Headlights: switch
2
Back up lights: switch
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

GMC Sierra lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 GMC Sierra lights

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

Headlights 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

HeadlightOpened September 26, 2000, closed December 21, 2001

EA00024

HeadlightOpened April 11, 2000, closed September 26, 2000

Based on the reports received by odi from consumers, failure of the headlight electrical circuit may occur in the subject vehicles, and may result from repeated adjustment ofthe tilt steering wheel in the subject vehicles.repeated adjustment of the steering wheel position may strain the wiring in the headlight circuit to the point of failure where they are attached to the multi-function switch, resulting in the unanticipated loss of headlights while the vehicle is in motion.odi has concerns regarding the high rate of warranty repairs for problems potentially associated with the alleged defect in the subject vehicles, with the recognition the each incident of headlight failure represents a condition of vehicle disablement.in addition, the manufacturer's evaluation of the alleged defect has not been received, and this office has interest in the details of the methodologies and results of that assessment.

PE00017

What 1996 GMC Sierra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 12, 2003 · Lights · MI

Headlamp light switch works on and off, making it hard to drive at night. *ak the lights would go out while the vehicle was in motion. The unit required that the turn signal had to be replaced. *scc

Filed Sep 4, 2002 · Body, Brakes · CT

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

Filed May 14, 2002 · Lights, Seats · TX

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Oct 4, 2001 · Lights, Visibility · OK

Windshield wipers failed numerous times. I had to physically move the wipers to make them move again. Gm recall on this problem does not include my vehicle only because of VIN #. I'm experiencing all the problems the recalled vehicles have./ on the second problem. I was having smoke coming out of my column due to the multi-function switch going bad. This switch controls the cruise control, turn signal, wipers, hazard lights etc. The turn signal relay kept going off , sounding like the hazards were on all the time. I notified the dealer and they confirmed other people were having similar problems with this type of vehicle.

Filed Sep 27, 2001 · Lights · WI

Daytime running lights failed to function during daylight hours. Consumer has examined elements for headlights and found no defect while dealership has not examined vehicle. *ak

Filed Dec 7, 1999 · Lights · AZ

While driving in the dark on the road headlights will cut off, leaving consumer without lights. Also, when on high beam they will turn off.

Filed Aug 26, 1999 · Lights · DC

The signal light had generated a lot of heat & melted the socket that the bulb was in. The bulb had blown out at the time. Taking vehicle to dealer to check & replace.

Filed Jan 31, 1999 · Lights · MI

Both hi and low beams of headlights went out while driving vehicle at night. Went to dealer next day. Dealer charged $502.65 to replace headlight dimmer switch. Wiring was melted and burned on switch. This could have started a vehicle fire, or caused an accident. Fuses and circuit breakers did not protect vehicle wiring. Switch is available if you would like it for examination.

Filed Jan 5, 1999 · Lights · WI

Interior light comes on sporadically when the weather is cold, and the only way to get it off is to take the fuse out. Dealer has not seen.

Filed Dec 18, 1998 · Lights · MI

Both high and low beam headlights failed to work while driving vehicle at night. Dealer found wiring burned up on dimmer switch in steering column. No fire occurred. Dealer charge to replace defective switch was $502.65. This is a safety problem when headlights fail while driving vehicle at night. Incident could have caused an accident or fire. Why didn't fuse or circuit breaker protect wiring? Please contact us if you would like to examine the failed dimmer switch assembly. We have the failed switch which the dealer here in frankenmuth, michigan replaced.

Questions about the 1996 GMC Sierra lights

Does the 1996 GMC Sierra have lights problems?

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

At what mileage do 1996 GMC Sierra lights problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC Sierra lights?

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

What year does the GMC Sierra have the most lights problems?

The GMC Sierra model years with the most lights complaints are 2014 (63 complaints), 2015 (30 complaints) and 1996 (14 complaints).