1996 GMC K3500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 GMC K3500. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1996 GMC K3500. 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
2 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
When driving during snow storm on a wet/slippery road, thermal linear actuator which activates the 4 wheel drive system failed, dropping vehicle into two wheel drive before drivers foot was removed from accelerator. resulted in a loss of control. (IS noted in a news article that cold weather triggers this condition)
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Driving down interstate ,process of changing lanes approximately 35mph, vehicle ahead came to a stop, slammed on brkes and it did not stop. Anti-lock brakes did not chatter ,ran into othe rvehicle. Has had brakes replaced once.vehicle in for repair now. *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.
- 627790Information regarding fuel transfer pump inoperative.
- 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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