1996 GMC K1500
1 recalls, 14 complaints - 4 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
14 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 28, 2013
Incident date: Dec 27, 2013
MY GIRLFRIEND WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK ON THE ABOVE DATE, WHEN ONE OF THE REAR BRAKE LINES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND NEARLY RESULTING IN A REAR-END COLLISION WITH A VEHICLE STOPPED IN FRONT OF HER. ALSO, ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO, I HAD ANOTHER BRAKE LINE FAIL WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I REPLACE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 9, 2010
Incident date: Jul 1, 2007
DATE IS APPROXIMATE. WHILE BACKING UP THE TRUCK AT THE STORAGE FACILITY THE BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN TO GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKING WAS POOR. I WAS ONLY GOING VERY SLOW, SO STOPPING WAS NOT A PROBLEM. AFTER PARKING, I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID ON THE GROUN... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jun 3, 2008
Incident date: Sep 15, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 GMC K1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TEND TO WORK PERIODICALLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. UPDATED 06/25/08.... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jul 18, 2002
Incident date: Jul 18, 2002
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN, AND DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER STATES WIPER MOTOR TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. IF SWITCH IS LEFT ON THE WIPERS WILL COME BACK ON AND THEN GO OFF AGAIN.*SCC
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Dec 5, 2001
Incident date: Nov 1, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL INTERMITTENTLY WORK. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: Feb 25, 2001
WIPER FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN RECAL 98043 DATED SEP 1998. MY VIN DOES NOT MATCH THE RECAL LIST. THE VIN LIST SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE OTHERS WITH SAME PROBLEM. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Sep 22, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
WIPERS STOP AND WON'T RESTART IN ANY SETTING
AIR BAGS
Jun 23, 2000
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM CAUSED BY PROBLEM WITHIN THE AIR BAG COIL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: May 21, 1999
BATTERY HOUSING CRACKING CAUSING FLUID/ACID LEAKAGE WHICH DAMAGED AIR BAG SENSOR AND BRAKE LINES. LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY DUE TO DAMAGE ALMOST RESULTED IN VEHICLE COLLISION. MJS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Apr 28, 1999
Incident date: Jun 20, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAS TO PULL OVER IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 22, 1998
Incident date: Dec 12, 1998
THE ROAD WAS WET. THE ABS WAS ACTIVATED (I COULD FEEL THE PULSING) AND I DID KEEP MY FOOT FULLY PRESSED ON THE PEDAL. I HAD STEERING CONTROL (I DROVE INTO A DITCH RATHER THAN REAR-ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE). I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MANY VEHICLES FOR 33 YEARS IN ALL TYPES OF WEATHER CONDITIONS AND HAD NEVER... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Oct 20, 1998
TRANSMISSION SLOWS DOWN WITHOUT ENGAGING BRAKES DUE TO DESIGN OF THE TRANSMISSION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 27, 1997
Incident date: Aug 17, 1996
WOULD BE STARTING OUT, WEATHER IS WET OR DAMP & BRAKE ROTOR IS COLD, WOULD TRY TO BRAKE & ABS WOULD LOCK UP QUICKLY, HAD VEHICLE AT DELAERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES, CANNOT LOCATE OR FIX PROBLEM. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Feb 7, 1996
Incident date: Feb 7, 1996
WHILE DRIVING HAD COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 GMC K1500
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 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
GMC K1500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC K1500 across all model years (1967, 1996).
41
Total Recalls
106
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
GMC K1500 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 (current) | 1 | 14 | |
| 1995 | 1 | 30 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 29 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 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 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |