1996 GMC Sierra transmission problems

24 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 24
of this car's complaints: 10%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Automatic transmission
14
Manual transmission
4
Driveline: differential unit
2
Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal
2
Driveline: driveshaft
1
Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
1
Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
1
Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

GMC Sierra transmission problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 GMC Sierra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 8, 2005 · Transmission · 108,748 miles · MI

While towing trailer with 2 quads (4 wheelers) on expressway with a group of co-workers, I was attempting to pass another vehicle when my truck would not shift into passing gear. It made a loud "reving" noise and began rapidly decreasing in speed. I pulled off the expressway bringing the vehicle to a complete stop. I then gradually accelerated and shifted manually, but was only able to acheive 1st gear. I had to have the vehicle towed 150 miles to my house where it still sits three months later with only reverse and 1st gear operable at this time.

Filed Sep 4, 2002 · Body, Brakes · CT

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

Filed Jun 13, 2002 · Transmission · CT

Vehicle jerks and violently vibrates when shifting up and down, increasing and decreasing speeds. Also, noticed greasy spots from fluid leaking. First time vehicle was sent for repairs problem was never done. It was taken taking back a second time. Dealer's service technician pointed out that it leaked while it was still up on the lift. Please provide more information.

Filed Jan 21, 2002 · Transmission · SC

Hard shift between gears, lost overdrive & reverse -- seems to be common problem!

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 25, 2001 · Transmission · MI

No summary listed for above vehicle.

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 Aug 14, 2001 · Transmission · NC

When returning from a trip the transmission started to slip when engaging overdirve..over the next 150 to 200 miles it progressively got worse and now overdirve and 3rd gear are entirely gone and the engine just freely revs..only 1st and 2nd gear are usable.

Filed Jun 11, 2001 · Transmission · CA

Ratcheting or grinding noise under med accelleration sometimes on right turns.possible pinion gear bearing.??

Questions about the 1996 GMC Sierra transmission

Does the 1996 GMC Sierra have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the transmission of the 1996 GMC Sierra, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 GMC Sierra transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC Sierra transmission?

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

What year does the GMC Sierra have bad transmission?

The GMC Sierra model years with the most transmission complaints are 1999 (37 complaints), 2003 (29 complaints) and 1997 (28 complaints).