MYRModel Year Report

1996 GMC C1500

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1996 GMC C1500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:35:26.512Z

Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC C1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1993: 21 complaints 1993 1994: 25 complaints 1995: 32 complaints 1995 1996: 15 complaints 1996
1996: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19851
19860
19870
19886
19894
19907
19915
199217
199321
199425
199532
199615

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

4 of 15 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

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THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAIL INTERMITTENTLY WHILE BEING USED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NLM CONSUMER HEARED A BUZZING NOISE WHEN TRYING TO ACTIVATE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020913

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SEATS

3 of 15 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, IMPACT ABOUT 40 TO 45 MPH AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY; ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT DID NOT LOCK, CAUSING INJURIES TO THE DRIVER'S NECK AND BACK. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970310

Also filed under AIR BAGS

STRUCTURE

2 of 15 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door.

AIR BAGS

2 of 15 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE TRAVELING 30-35 MPH, AND AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19991021

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 GMC C1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 GMC C1500 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 C1500?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 GMC C1500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.