1996 GMC C1500
0 recalls, 25 complaints - 5 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
25 total complaints
3 crashes 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Mar 23, 2005
Incident date: Mar 15, 2005
ENGINE WOULD NOT START ON OCCASION FUEL PUMP NOT RUNNING TRUCK TAKEN TO GARAGE TO HAVE CHECKED FOR PROBLEM FOUND WIRES INSIDE OF FUEL TUEL TANK TO HAVE INSULATION AND PLUGIN MELTED EXPOSING BARE WIRES MAKING CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 15, 2003
Incident date: May 15, 2003
THE FRONT BRAKES ON MY 1996 GMC SIERRA C1500 PICKUP HAVE NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT 29,000 AND 49,000 MILES. THE REAR BRAKES HAVE SHOWN ONLY MODERATE WEAR I FEEL THAT THIS INDICATES A SEVERE IMBALANCE IN THE BRAKING BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES. ALSO, THE FRONT ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DO TO SEV... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Sep 13, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAIL INTERMITTENTLY WHILE BEING USED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NLM CONSUMER HEARED A BUZZING NOISE WHEN TRYING TO ACTIVATE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER. CONTACT MANUFACTURER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE THE RANGE OF VIN. #. *YH
TRAILER HITCHES
Jun 21, 2001
INSPECTION OF RECEIVER PLATFORM BY DOT FOUND TWO LARGE CRACKS IN RECEIVER.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 21, 1999
Incident date: Sep 20, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING 30-35 MPH, AND AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK
Crash
4 injured
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Apr 5, 1999
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED FOUR TIMES.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Apr 5, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ROUGH IDLE WHICH CAUSES VIBRATION, UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.
SEATS
Apr 5, 1999
Incident date: Mar 26, 1998
LEATHER SEAT COVERS FLAKING REQUIRING REPLACEMENT.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Apr 5, 1999
CAB DOOR RATTLES AND MAKES NOISE.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 5, 1999
WINDOWS OF THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCE NOISE AND DRAFT.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Apr 5, 1999
Incident date: Dec 10, 1998
TRANS COOLER UNIT NOT WORKING PROPERLY CAUSING BURNING ODOR.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Apr 5, 1999
REAR SUSPENSION NOISE DUE TO FAILED RING AND PINION.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Apr 5, 1999
STEERING SYSTEM CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCES STIFF STEERING.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Mar 31, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 1, 1998
Incident date: May 15, 1998
CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT BRAKES ARE VERY HARD WHEN PEDAL IS PRESSED. THERE ARE A FEW SECOND DELAYS BEFORE THE VEHCILE COMES TO A STOP. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED IN AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
May 26, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jan 27, 1998
UPON APPLYING BRAKES ,STEERING GOES OUT. PROBLEM OCCURS AT LOW SPEEDS. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO DEALERS FOR PROBLEM AND OWNER WAS TOLD THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 29, 1997
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES WEAR OUT EXTREMELY FAST. WHEN PEDAL IS DEPRESSED THE BRAKES FEEL SPONGY AND VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE STOPPING POWER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Mar 10, 1997
Incident date: Jan 9, 1997
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, IMPACT ABOUT 40 TO 45 MPH AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY; ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT DID NOT LOCK, CAUSING INJURIES TO THE DRIVER'S NECK AND BACK. *AK
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 10, 1997
Incident date: Jan 9, 1997
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, IMPACT ABOUT 40 TO 45 MPH AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY; ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT DID NOT LOCK, CAUSING INJURIES TO THE DRIVER'S NECK AND BACK. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEATS
Sep 9, 1996
Incident date: Jul 25, 1996
REAR SEAT IS NOT SECURE WHEN IN FOLDED UPRIGHT POSITION.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jul 23, 1996
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKS UP WHEN GOING ON BUMPY/ROUGH RAOD SURFACE. *AK CONSUMER STATES SEAT BELT HAS TWO ROUND PENDLUMS HANGING DOWN THAT SWING IN ALL DIRECTIONS SO IF CONSUMER'S BODY PUTS ANY KIND OF PRESSURE AGAINST THE SEAT BELT WHILE THE PENDLUMS ARE SWINGING IT LOCKS UP, CONSUMER HAS TO L... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 23, 1996
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKS UP WHEN GOING ON BUMPY/ROUGH RAOD SURFACE. *AK CONSUMER STATES SEAT BELT HAS TWO ROUND PENDLUMS HANGING DOWN THAT SWING IN ALL DIRECTIONS SO IF CONSUMER'S BODY PUTS ANY KIND OF PRESSURE AGAINST THE SEAT BELT WHILE THE PENDLUMS ARE SWINGING IT LOCKS UP, CONSUMER HAS TO L... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Feb 20, 1996
Incident date: Feb 16, 1996
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Feb 20, 1996
Incident date: Feb 16, 1996
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 GMC C1500
5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
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
020864016
Jul 1, 2002
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON FRONT DOOR HINGE PIN BUSHING WEAR, FRONT DOOR SAG, OR DOOR CHUCKING MOVEMENT IN EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT
010730021
May 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS 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. *TT
666309
Apr 1, 1997
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ENGINE HARD TO START (REPLACE FUEL PUMP PULSATOR). *TW
GMC C1500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC C1500 across all model years (1970, 1993).
26
Total Recalls
161
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
13
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
GMC C1500 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 (current) | 0 | 25 | |
| 1995 | 0 | 33 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 28 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 26 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 19 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |