MYRModel Year Report

1996 GMC GMC Truck

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1996 GMC GMC Truck
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:36:41.845Z

Only 7 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 7 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 GMC Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 10 complaints 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 13 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2003: 18 complaints 2003
1996: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19831
19862
19872
19891
19901
19912
19949
19967
19978
199810
199913
200013
20012
20029
200318

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

VISIBILITY

1 of 7 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.

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VEHICLE IDLES TOO HIGH.

NHTSA ODI report, 19961029

STEERING

1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing pump.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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TRANSMISSION FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970912

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 GMC GMC Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 GMC GMC Truck 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 GMC Truck?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 GMC GMC Truck 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.