1996 GMC Pickup
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1996 GMC Pickup. Newest first.
K2 motor IS recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
E speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began may 10, 2006. owners may contact e speed racing 909-923-3636.
Owner complaints
19 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
The master bake cylinder rusted. The problem caused extended stopping distance. Please provide more I nformation. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and went off on their own. consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The dealer told the consumer the vehicle was too old to honor the recall. *ak *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Consumer seeking reimbursement for repairs on recall on vehicle's windshield wiper motor. *la *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
This IS my second attempt at getting help or getting this problem investigated. Please see www.thecomplaintstation.com for numerous other people with the same complaints. No safety defects listed within summary. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Talked with gm customer care about rcall #98043 exact problem I am having. Said my vin was not covered even though same problem appears in my vehicle. Safety issue as wipers are intermittent during use. Gm customer service said they would not cover the issue or provide gm district manager names or provide any further escalation on this issue.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers go on and off at will.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Defective brake hose collapsed, causing right front brake caliper to lock up and wear out. GMC has a redisigned brake hose which dealer replaced on both sides. *ak brakes were grinding, screeching and chattering. r/front callper loced up. *yh
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Steering › Column
Wire for low beam headlights broken at terminal block in steering column, causing lights not to work. other wires damaged, not yet broken. tilting of steering wheel causes wire bundle to flex, and wear out. dealer has been contacted. *Ak *ML
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Brake pedal would go to the floor before the brakes activate. the brake pads burned out and the rotors/calipers are defective. The problem occurred three times, once resulting in an accident. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Vehicle caught fire while driving. Flames came from underneath dashboard, wiring on driver side fender wall completely destroyed.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine idles at high rmp after throttle IS released.
- Tires
Alignment IS off due to bad front tire.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift · Suspension › Front
Front end misaligned.
- Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicle intermittently stalls while driving, no warning, various speeds, dealer replaced ignition, ignition coil, problem still exists. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Tailgate › Latch
Tailgate latch cable failed.
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
Accelerator jammed at full throttle in a cul-de-sac after start up, causing accident.
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
High idle.
- Seats
The front passenger seat does not lock in place and the seat glides back and forth.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS: anti-lock brakes when engaged do not disengage timely; can feel strain on truck; cause cruise control to disengage; increased stopping; fire hazard. *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.
- 100134964L80e output carrier thrust washer changes.
- 634226Subject regarding lubrication of propeller shaft double cardan cv type u-joint centering ball and seat.*nlm
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