MYRModel Year Report

1996 GMC Pickup

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1996 GMC Pickup
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:00:44.814Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 14 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1996 8 1997: 22 complaints 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 8 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 8 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002

1996: 8 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19881
19905
19910
19925
19932
19947
199514
19968
199722
199814
199923
200012
20015
20025

Known problem areas

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

5 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Visibility

3 of 8 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and went off on their own. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The dealer told the consumer the vehicle was too old to honor the recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-26

Steering

1 of 8 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing column.

Power train

1 of 8 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 8 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

Engine idles at high rmp after throttle is released.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-07-13

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-05-10Exterior lighting06E040000 Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors…

    Remedy: E speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began May 10, 2006. Owners may contact e speed racing 909-923-3636.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…

    Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1996 GMC Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E040000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 GMC Pickup 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 Pickup?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 GMC Pickup have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.