1996 GMC 1500
Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1996: 24 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility
7 of 24 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and motor.
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While traveling in the rain the wipers started out working and then suddenly stopped. Consumer states' feel very unsafe driving in the rain. Please provide any further information.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-08
Service brakes
3 of 24 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Fuel system, gasoline
3 of 24 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.
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The sending unit shortage out with 15 gallons of fuel remain in the tank while driving also cause vehicle to shut down dealer was not notified at this time . Feel free to provide additional information.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-05
Air bags
3 of 24 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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Consumer's vehicle was involved in a front collision at 60 MPH. Upon impact, air bag did not deploy. Consumer will notify the manufacturer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-14
The vehicle hit mud, spun out striking a concrete bridge on interstate-75. Airbag did not deploy it was a head on hit with concrete. Same vehicle struck a deer the previous year and no airbag deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-10-12
Power train
2 of 24 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1996 GMC 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1996 GMC 1500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC 1500?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1996 GMC 1500 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.