MYRModel Year Report

1996 GMC Sierra 1500

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1996 GMC Sierra 1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:17:17.970Z

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: 144 complaints 2007: 261 complaints 2008: 379 complaints 2009: 234 complaints 2009 2010: 167 complaints 2011: 283 complaints 2012: 106 complaints 2013: 115 complaints 2014: 736 complaints 2014 2015: 711 complaints 2016: 337 complaints 2017: 350 complaints 2018: 293 complaints 2019: 601 complaints 2019 2020: 435 complaints 2021: 511 complaints 2022: 528 complaints 2023: 408 complaints 2024: 312 complaints 2024 2025: 90 complaints 2026: 58 complaints 2026
1996: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
199413
19953
19965
199783
199859
1999158
2000181
2001140
2002166
2003180
2004212
2005177
2006144
2007261
2008379
2009234
2010167
2011283
2012106
2013115
2014736
2015711
2016337
2017350
2018293
2019601
2020435
2021511
2022528
2023408
2024312
202590
202658

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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

CRASH INJURY
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I HAVE NOTICED PROBLEMS WITH MY ABS IN THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK IN THE PAST YEAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060805

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 GMC SIERRA 1500 EXTENDED CAB. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE OR STOP THE VEHICLE THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED, AND THE VEHICLE TOOK LONGER TO START.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070424

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, hydraulic 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).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.