1996 GMC SIERRA 1500
0 recalls, 7 complaints - 5 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 17, 2011
Incident date: Jul 11, 2011
I'M GOING TO LIST EVERY SAFETY DEFECT WITH MY 1996 GMC SIERRA SINCE I PURCHASED IT USED IN 2008. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT I HEARD A SWISHING SOUND IN THE HEATER CORE AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST LOW ON ANTI FREEZE AND THAT MY REPAIR FACILITY C... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 17, 2011
Incident date: Jul 11, 2011
I'M GOING TO LIST EVERY SAFETY DEFECT WITH MY 1996 GMC SIERRA SINCE I PURCHASED IT USED IN 2008. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT I HEARD A SWISHING SOUND IN THE HEATER CORE AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST LOW ON ANTI FREEZE AND THAT MY REPAIR FACILITY C... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jul 17, 2011
Incident date: Jul 11, 2011
I'M GOING TO LIST EVERY SAFETY DEFECT WITH MY 1996 GMC SIERRA SINCE I PURCHASED IT USED IN 2008. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT I HEARD A SWISHING SOUND IN THE HEATER CORE AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST LOW ON ANTI FREEZE AND THAT MY REPAIR FACILITY C... Read more
TIRES
Aug 30, 2010
Incident date: Aug 28, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 GMC SIERRA 1500 WITH COOPER DISCOVERY H/T P325 75/R15 TIRES. THE DOT NUMBER FOR THE FRONT TIRES WAS 3DHL AND THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE WAS UTHL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE OF THE FOUR COOPER TIRES ON THE VEHICLE HAVE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE TWO FRONT TIRES AND T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 20, 2008
Incident date: Oct 16, 2007
VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR TWO WEEKS. RECEIVED CALL AT WORK THAT MY VEHICLE WAS BURNING. FIRE DEPT. EXTINGUISHED,NO CLUE OF WHAT STARTED IT. HAD ONLY LIABILITY COVERAGE. PURCHASED NEW 1ST EVER OWNED. VEHICLE IS STILL HERE HAVE NOT TOUCHED IT. *TR
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 24, 2007
Incident date: Oct 5, 2006
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 GMC SIERRA 1500 EXTENDED CAB. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE OR STOP THE VEHICLE THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED, AND THE VEHICLE TOOK LONGER TO START. THE CONTACT MENTIONED RECALL # 05V379000 CONCERNING SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 5, 2006
Incident date: Mar 6, 2005
I HAVE NOTICED PROBLEMS WITH MY ABS IN THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK IN THE PAST YEAR. WELL MY TRUCK IS NOW OFF THE ROAD SO I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MY MOTHERS TRUCK AND HERS IS STARTING TO DO THE SAME THING ITS MAKES LIKE A GRINDING NOISE IN THE FRONT WE TOOK OFF THE TIRES AND THE BRAKES WERE FINE WE CAN'T FI... Read more
Crash
1 injured
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 GMC SIERRA 1500
5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | 1 |
| 073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 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.
04-06-04-051F
Mar 22, 2022
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
04-06-04-051F
Mar 22, 2022
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
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
PIE-0043
Feb 1, 2010
091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
CHEVROLET:GMC: ENGINEERING INFORMATION-FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR, DTCS P0446, P0451 OR P0454 SET. GMC ENGINEERING IS ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE ABOVE CONCERN. *PE
GMC SIERRA 1500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC SIERRA 1500 across all model years (1997, 2026).
142
Total Recalls
11,307
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
456
Reported Crashes
165
Reported Fires
15
Reported Deaths
GMC SIERRA 1500 - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 110 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 146 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 455 | View |
| 2023 | 3 | 571 | View |
| 2022 | 6 | 728 | View |
| 2021 | 7 | 740 | View |
| 2020 | 12 | 660 | View |
| 2019 | 10 | 882 | View |
| 2018 | 7 | 422 | View |
| 2017 | 5 | 473 | View |
| 2016 | 7 | 445 | View |
| 2015 | 9 | 925 | View |
| 2014 | 9 | 1,029 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 147 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 149 | View |
| 2011 | 5 | 364 | View |
| 2010 | 4 | 216 | View |
| 2009 | 4 | 280 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 439 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 310 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 182 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 218 | View |
| 2004 | 5 | 253 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 210 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 192 | View |
| 2001 | 5 | 171 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 215 | View |
| 1999 | 4 | 182 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 68 | View |
| 1997 | 5 | 100 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 0 | 7 | |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 15 | View |