1996 GMC Pick UP
Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1996: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 11 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
3 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash and switch.
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Vehicle caught fire while driving. Flames came from underneath dashboard, wiring on driver side fender wall completely destroyed.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-09-23
Vehicle speed control
2 of 11 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages and cruise control.
Service brakes
2 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Visibility
1 of 11 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.
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Consumer seeking reimbursement for repairs on recall on vehicle's windshield wiper motor.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-12
Tires
1 of 11 total reports mentions: tires.
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 Pick UP — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1996 GMC Pick UP 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 Pick UP?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1996 GMC Pick UP 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.