1996 GMC C2500
1 recalls, 7 complaints - 3 TSBs
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 AN... Read more
Consequence
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.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
3 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 23, 2016
Incident date: Feb 2, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC SIERRA C2500 SLE N/A. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE INTO A SHOPPING CENTER AND NOTICED A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 7, 2014
Incident date: Apr 7, 2014
I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THIS WELL KNOWN PROBLEM OF THIS PART CREATING A WILD HORSE VEHICLE AT UNEXPECTED TIMES. SO FAR GM IS NOT HELPING, THE LAST VISIT WAS CONFIRMED THIS PUMP WAS THE PROBLEM AND A NEW PUMP. WAS NOT MADE AND GM ONLY OFFERS A OVERHAULED UNIT. THE CURRENT PUMP IS A ON GOING PROB... Read more
Crash
SEAT BELTS
Nov 28, 2007
Incident date: Nov 18, 2006
WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO MOBILE ACCIDENT HITTING A SCHOOL BUS HEAD ON AND HIT BY A TRUCK IN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE BED OF TRUCK, GOING ABOUT 40 MILES AN HOUR. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND I HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL VERY HARD. I BELIEVE IF THE AIRBAG AND SEATBELT HAD WORKED PROPERLY, I WOULD NO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Nov 28, 2007
Incident date: Nov 18, 2006
WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO MOBILE ACCIDENT HITTING A SCHOOL BUS HEAD ON AND HIT BY A TRUCK IN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE BED OF TRUCK, GOING ABOUT 40 MILES AN HOUR. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND I HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL VERY HARD. I BELIEVE IF THE AIRBAG AND SEATBELT HAD WORKED PROPERLY, I WOULD NO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Nov 27, 2003
Incident date: Nov 11, 2003
GM 6.5L DIESEL 94-2000. THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FUEL SOLENOID DRIVER FAILS WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER/POWER STEERING/AND BRAKES. A RECENT FAILURE WHILE TOWING A 7500 TRAILER CAUSED A NEAR ACCIDENT WHILE ON A CURVE DUE TO THE EXTREME DIFFICULTY IN STEERING WHINE THIS OCCURS. THIS ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Aug 21, 2001
Incident date: Aug 30, 1998
FUEL INJECTION PUMP HAS FAILED AND BEEN REPLACED 6 TIMES OVER THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE .ONE FAILURE RESULTED IN FUEL LEAKING ON EXHAUST SYSTEM THIS COULD HAVE BEEN EXTREMLY DANGEROUS.WIPER FAILURES IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WICH OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY -VERY DANGEROUS !!! MY FIANCE ALSO OW... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Apr 2, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 1997
DIESEL ENGINE WOULD STALL WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES, AND DEALERSHIP(S) CANNOT ASSIST CONSUMER WITH PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 GMC C2500
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 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
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
GMC C2500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC C2500 across all model years (1970, 1996).
36
Total Recalls
56
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
GMC C2500 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 (current) | 1 | 7 | |
| 1995 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 8 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 9 | View |
| 1988 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |