1996 GMC Vandura
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
4 complaints
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- Structure › Frame and members
The vehicle IS supplied as an incomplete vehicle for conversion to a 12a/20c school bus, the rear wheelage design IS narrower than the front axle tire track, this design causes the vehicle to experience fish tailing due to lack of proper stability. *mjs
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Interior lighting
When driving after dark, the daytime running light module (with automatic headlight turn on after dark) shorts out turning off the headlights and instrumention panel without warning. Manually turning on the headlights corrects the problem. The problem occurs at both low speed or highway speed. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control
When applying brakes the vehicle pulsates and lunges forward. Dealer says it's normal. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti lock brake failure resulting in a vehicle collision.
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.
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