1996 GMC G35
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 GMC G35. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1996 GMC G35. Newest first.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause an electrical short leading to ignition and combusion of the plastics in the electrical components of the vehicle resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock relay (if equipped); inspect the remote keyless entry module (if equipped) for signs of corrosion, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas.
The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The tapered stud can loosen and the driver would notice a lag in the responsiveness to steering wheel inputs. eventually the relay rod stud can fracture resulting loss of steering control.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.
These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This damage to the tire reinforcing structure in the bead "toe" area causes a bulge in the sidewall after the tire IS inflated. This condition will result in a slow air loss causing the tire to go flat. However, it IS possible for the damage to result in a rapid air loss causing injuries to anyone if they were handling the tire when this occurred.
Remedy
Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage IS found, the tire will be replaced.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer indicated that transmission went into limp mode. When this occurred transmission switched over to second gear and stayed in that gear until vehicle was turned off. dealership indicated this was caused by an electrical system fuse failure recall 96v180000 was issued, but this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 635020Some customers may comment on engine oil seepage.
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