1996 GMC C SERIES
0 recalls, 5 complaints - 59 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Jul 16, 2015
Incident date: Jul 10, 2015
DRIVING SOUTH ON HIGHWAY 101, THROUGH PETALUMA, SOUTH OF THE NORTH PETALUMA BLVD EXIT, IN LANE 3 IN THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE AT APPROX 8:45 PM AT 65MPH THERE IS A HARD BUMP IN TWO DIFFERENT SPOTS WERE THEY ARE GRINDING ASPHALT. I HIT THOSE SPOTS IN THE ROAD WITH NOT MUCH TIME TO SLOW DOWN AND NOT ENOUG... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
ABS KEEPS FLUTTERING
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
I CANT KEEP A FUELPUMP OR TRANSMISSION IN THIS TRUCK.I DID SOME TOWING BUT WITH IN LIMITS. I HATE THIS TRUCK!!!
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
I CANT KEEP A FUELPUMP OR TRANSMISSION IN THIS TRUCK.I DID SOME TOWING BUT WITH IN LIMITS. I HATE THIS TRUCK!!!
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 20, 1996
Incident date: Oct 10, 1996
WHEN HITTING THE ABS BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, THIS WAS ON DRY PAVEMENT. VEHICLE HIT (2) CARS AND A MOTORCYCLE. *AK
Crash
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 GMC C SERIES
59 manufacturer communications from 56 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 11 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 220000 SEATS | 2 |
WB11-X-001A
Oct 18, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The following information is provided to clearly explain Isuzua??s policy for control module (engine, transmission, antilock brake, instrument panel, body control, power interface, etc.) reprogramming. Control module calibrations are regula
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
030232044
Sep 1, 2004
010000 STEERING
EFFECT OF STEERING BOX LIMITER ADJUSTMENT ON TURNING RADIUS AND POSSIBILITY OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM DAMAGE DUE TO IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT. VARIOUS 1990-2004 MODELS. *TT
020604052
Oct 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE STALL, NO START, HARD START CONDITION. *TT
020523001A
Apr 1, 2002
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME CUSTOMERS AND DEALERS MAY COMMENT ON ACCELERATED UNEVEN BRAKE PAD WEAR ON SOME VEHICLE WITH FOUR-PISTON FIXED CALIPER REAR DISC BRAKES. *TT
020137002
Mar 1, 2002
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE DIAGNOSIS/RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INOPERATIVE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS. *TT
00064B
Feb 1, 2002
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR VEHICLES EXPERIENCING A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP, LEADING TO COMPLAINTS OF POOR PERFORMANCE OF FUEL ECONOMY, HARD/ NO STARTS, HESITATION, AS WELL AS ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGIN
020523001
Jan 1, 2002
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
SOME CUSTOMERS AND DEALERS MAY COMMENT ON ACCELERATED UNEVEN BRAKE PAD WEAR ON F6-7 MEDIUM DUTY TILT CAB MODELS AND H6-7 CONVENTIONAL MEDIUM DUTY MODELS. *TT
000601023A
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION USED WHEN DIAGNOSING NOISE CONDITIONS SUCH AS ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, SPARK KNOCK AT 2000 - 2500 RPM RANGE, UNDER A MODERATE TO HEAVY LOAD WITH A WARMED UP ENGINE. *TT
99066D
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE ORHARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INUJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). *TT
000604003A
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, ESPECIALLY AFTER SETTING OVERNIGHT. *TT
010420005
Nov 1, 2001
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
INFORMATION REGARDING CORRECT VEHICLE APPLICATION FOR EATON. 1990-2002 CHEVROLET AND GMC C-SERIES CONVENTIONAL AND T-SERIES TILT CAB MEDIUM DUTY MODELS. *YH
010604037B
Oct 1, 2001
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL TRANSFER PUMP INOPERATIVE. *YH
010861005
Oct 1, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
INFORMATION REGARDING POOR RIDE QUALITY. (H6-7 C-SERIES CONVENTIONAL MEDIUM DUTY MODELS). *YH
010604037
Jun 1, 2001
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING FUEL TRANSFER PUMP INOPERATIVE. *TT
010604037
Jun 1, 2001
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON INOPERATIVE SECONDARY FUEL TANK TRANSFER PUMPS. *TT
00148
Nov 17, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE, OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). THE DEPOSIT BUILD-UP MAY CAUSE INJECTOR POPPETS TO STICK CLOSED. *TT
00064
Sep 1, 2000
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP, LEADING TO COMPLAINTS OF POOR PERFORMANCE OR FUEL ECONOMY, HARD / NO STARTS, HESITATION, ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *TT
99066B
May 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START. **MR
000604014
Apr 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HARD, NO, OR SLOW START, BACKFIRE OR KICKBACK DURING CRANK / START, GRINDING OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING CRANK, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0338. *TT
99066A
Feb 1, 2000
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). *TT
990604047
Feb 1, 2000
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
METAL CONTAMINATION MAY BE FOUND IN THE FUEL FILTER AND FILTER HOUSING ON VEHICLES WITH 6.5L DIESEL ENGINES. *TT
99066A
Feb 1, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES THAT ARE REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA, EQUIPPED WITH A 4.3L, 5.0L OR 5.7L ENGINE AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS, MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START. *TT
000604003
Jan 1, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, AND / OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *TT
990940004
Jan 1, 2000
220000 SEATS
GENERAL MOTORS BEGAN PROVIDING CHILD RESTRAIN SEAT TOP TETHER HARDWARE PACKAGES TO CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO REQUESTED THEM. *TT
000604002
Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING A HARD, NO START OR EXCESSIVE GRAY OR WHITE SMOKE CONDITION ON START UP AFTER RECENT GLOW PLUG REPLACEMENT. *TT
99066
Nov 1, 1999
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT COVERING THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) FAILURE CONDITION. *TT
990731003A
Oct 1, 1999
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SOME OWNERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT OF NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH HOUSING, CLUTCH MAY NOT ENGAGE, CLUTCH DISC HUB CRACKED / BROKEN. *TT
990525004
Oct 1, 1999
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CONCERNS WITH INTERMITTENT MULTIFUNCTION ALARM ACTIVATION. *TT
990524001A
Sep 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKE LEAD/PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR. *MJS
990849007
Jun 1, 1999
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN VIN BREAKPOINTS XJ105482 AND XJ510031 MAY EXHIBIT INACCURATE FUEL GUAGE READINGS, VEHICLE RUNS OUT OF FUEL, OR FUEL GAUGE REGISTERS FULL BUT MAY STILL ADD FUEL. *TT
990524001
Jun 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME CAB CHASSIS, CREW CAB, AND PICKUP MODELS MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE LEAD / PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR. *TT
990604016
May 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE SURGE WHILE TRAILERING. *TT
990601003
Apr 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT ON ENGINE KNOCKING NOISE. *TT
876525
Sep 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COMMENTS OF AN EXTENDED ENGINE CRANKING TIME DURING A HOT RESTART IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 38 C (100 F). *YC
98865020A
Sep 1, 1998
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
VEHICLES LEADING OR PULLING TO EITHER SIDE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, AND PREMATURE FRONT BRAKE WEAR, ESPECIALLY VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN USED TO TOW A HEAVY LOAD. *YC
876126
Aug 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL WEEP OR LEAK AT GASKET BETWEEN UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD. YD
837110A
Aug 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR CANNOT BE REMOVED. YD
776306A
Aug 1, 1998
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
FUEL SOLENOID DRIVER LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO NO START OR STALL.
876507A
Jul 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ROUGH IDLE AFTER START, WHEN VEHICLE HAS SAT OVERNIGHT AND POPPETS STICKING.
98776002
Jun 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT ON ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT NOISE DUE TO POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY MISALIGNMENT. *YC
98768303A
Jun 1, 1998
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
COMMENTS THAT THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES EMPTY AFTER ONLY GOING 200 TO 250 MILES, AND THEY ARE ONLY ABLE TO PUT APPROXIMATELY 23 GALLONS OR LESS OF FUEL IN THE 30 GALLON TANK. *YC
98837110
May 1, 1998
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *YC
98876304
Apr 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COMPLAINTS THAT THEIR VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO START OR WILL NOT START. *YC
98865020
Apr 1, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
VEHICLE LEADING OR PULLING TO EITHER SIDE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES OR FRONT BRAKE WEAR NOT MEETING EXPECTATIONS. *YC
776306
Feb 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COMMENTS OF A NO START, STALL CONDITION. *YC
761612
Apr 1, 1997
220000 SEATS
EASY ENTRY SEAT NOISE, MOVEMENT, HIGH ADJUSTMENT EFFORT (REPLACE RISER ASSEMBLY). *TW
661509A
Apr 1, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
FIBER GLASS REAR FENDER PAINT STAR SHAPED CRACKS (INSTALL PROTECTIVE LINER). *TW
777153
Apr 1, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
CHUGGLE/SURGE ON TCC APPLY/NO DTC'S (REFLASH PCM). *TW
577126B
Apr 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING). *TW
777153
Mar 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHUGGLE/SURGE ON TCC APPLY/NO DTC'S (REFLASH THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE). *TW
677159
Mar 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CLUNK NOISE ON ACCELERATION AFTER A CLOSED THROTTLE COAST DOWN (NEW TCC CALIBRATION). *AK
667202B
Mar 1, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUEL TRANSMISSION RATTLE NOISE AT IDLE (INSTALL CONVENTIONAL FLYWHEEL). AK
667103A
Mar 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1-2 AND/OR 2-3 UPSHIFT SLIP/FLARE, NO 3RD OR 4TH GEAR, DTC P1870, LAUNCH SHUDDER (REVISE VCM WIRING). *AK
97008
Mar 1, 1997
221200 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
GMC HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 1995-1997 C/K EXTENDED CAB ABD 2 DOOR MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RECLINING SEATS AND EASY ENTRY FEATURE. RECALL 97V-037. *AK
577126R
Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY/REPLACE BUSHING. *TW
577126A
Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING). *TW
569603A
Jan 1, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE IN MOBILE (TWO-WAY) RADIO (REPROGRAM VCM-A). *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, GMC C SERIES
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA91038
Opened: Aug 30, 1991 , Closed: May 29, 1992
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
GMC C SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC C SERIES across all model years (1967, 2001).
14
Total Recalls
45
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
GMC C SERIES - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 2007 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 0 | 5 | |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |