1996 GMC K2500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1996 GMC K2500. Newest first.
Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
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).
Owner complaints
14 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, diesel
I own a 1996 g m c suburban k2500 w the 6.5 diesel engine . I have changed (3) three injection pumps in its life time and according to several highly qualified mechanics it's time to do it again.the problem IS that without any warning the truck would accelerate on its own,you would literally have…
I own a 1996 g m c suburban k2500 w the 6.5 diesel engine . I have changed (3) three injection pumps in its life time and according to several highly qualified mechanics it's time to do it again.the problem IS that without any warning the truck would accelerate on its own,you would literally have to stand up on the brake pedal in order to stop this possessed killing machine. My family and I have had many good times with this truck, with are vacations all over this country to our day trips not to mention our daily use. I have three children and all have their drivers license, it IS a crying shame that I had to put our truck up on cinder blocks,and I sure can't sell it the way it is.needlessly to say g m c refuses to help us in any way,they claim the pump IS not the problem and there IS no apparent recall for my problem, further more the truck IS to old and they would be happy to sell me a new truck,ha. In closing I would like to say that when I purchased this truck (new) my intentions were to keep it for a very long time,considering it IS a diesel and everybody knows that diesels last along time opposed to gas engines. We religiously kept up the routine maintenance by the book. I'm very discouraged and disappointed in the general motors corporations integrity. I forgot to mention that my wife had a minor accident,where the truck just took off on it's own while she was waiting at a traffic light. Thank god nobody was hurt, except my wallet where I had to pay out of pocket to avoid any increase in our insurance fees. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brakes on my 1996 k2500 suburban activate at slow speeds. *tr
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers function working intermittently or not at all. problem originally occurred only in intermittant and "low" setting, but now also affects operation in "high" speed.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
Smoke rolled out of the cab of the pickup, wire under driver seat for the electric seats became bare shorted out and the fuse did not close shut, burned up harness and melted part of dash by fuses and burned up all wires under dash.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers work erratically. they shut on/off on their own at any time. When needed they shut off, and it takes a while before cutting back on. dealer has been contacted.*ak vin IS not included in recall 96043, consumer repaired on his own. *slc
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
The windshield wiper motor only works intermittently, the consumer has reconnected the switch, but the problem with the motor still occurs. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When the brakes are wet they have a tendency to become aggressive, which causes the rear wheels to lock up. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
The vehicle was brought in for brake problems three different times. the problems included warped rotors, brakes that lock up when brakes are first applied upon start up and leaky master cylinder. when I brought in the vehicle, each time I was told that these problems were not covered under…
The vehicle was brought in for brake problems three different times. the problems included warped rotors, brakes that lock up when brakes are first applied upon start up and leaky master cylinder. when I brought in the vehicle, each time I was told that these problems were not covered under warranty and were not an issue for the vehicle. "tough luck for the vehicle owner -- that's just the way they are" IS what one mechanic told me. upon viewing the nhtsa technical service bulletin web page, it appears that the breaks are an issue for my truck and the rotors should have been replaced or fixed. at this time, I still have the problem of warped rotors and brakes that lock up for the first few stops after the vehicle IS started. at this point in time my warranty has run out, but when I first began seeking help for the brake problems in my truck, the warranty was still good. what recourse do I have?
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint · Seats · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Structure › Body › Door · Suspension › Front
Oil filter leaks oil.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle pulls to left/right upon braking. Direction IS not predictable prior to braking. in addition, replaced front brake calipers/pads/rotors and hoses. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Spabs brakes fail to respond to peal application, allowing truck to roll through intersection. In addition, when applyingbrakes in a panic situation, resulting in extended stopping distance. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum · Structure › Body › Door · Visibility › Windshield
Rear brakes lock up in damp or wet weather.
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicle rattles/squeaks.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When coming to stop, braking and hitting bump in road, experienced ABS malfunctioning when brake action seemed ineffective in stopping, rendering inoperative. *ak *jb
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.
- 619742This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service.
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