MYRModel Year Report

1996 GMC Sierra 1500

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1996 GMC Sierra 1500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:39:03.840Z

Only 5 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 5 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 Sierra 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1994: 13 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 83 complaints 1998: 59 complaints 1999: 158 complaints 1999 2000: 181 complaints 2001: 140 complaints 2002: 166 complaints 2003: 180 complaints 2004: 212 complaints 2004 2005: 177 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2007: 262 complaints 2008: 380 complaints 2009: 234 complaints 2009 2010: 167 complaints 2011: 284 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2013: 115 complaints 2014: 737 complaints 2014 2015: 717 complaints 2016: 341 complaints 2017: 353 complaints 2018: 300 complaints 2019: 636 complaints 2019 2020: 460 complaints 2021: 554 complaints 2022: 569 complaints 2023: 455 complaints 2024: 353 complaints 2024 2025: 107 complaints 2026: 100 complaints 2026
1996: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
199413
19953
19965
199783
199859
1999158
2000181
2001140
2002166
2003180
2004212
2005177
2006145
2007262
2008380
2009234
2010167
2011284
2012107
2013115
2014737
2015717
2016341
2017353
2018300
2019636
2020460
2021554
2022569
2023455
2024353
2025107
2026100

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

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

CRASH INJURY
TIRES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

STRUCTURE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 GMC Sierra 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 1996 GMC Sierra 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 Sierra 1500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 GMC Sierra 1500 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.