1996 GMC 1500 Problems, complaints & recalls

Brake system operated normally for some time and then at or around 2/14/2005 I begun to experience in all weather conditions at slow speed stopping the abs would engage and over ride the normal braking system causing much longer stopping distances. It caused at least 10 near collisions with the car in front of me, and several times I swerved off the road to avoid contact. To correct the problem, I disabled the abs system by removing the abs fuse, this was suggested by a local tire and repair shop. *Jb

Dt: consumer bought a vehicle "as is", and for the first time I drove it, 3 hours after I bought it, the radiator blew. The garage that serviced the vehicle said the ball joints were ready to fall apart. The steering was very dangerous and the rear end made a humming noise. In addition, the engine light and air bag light came on. He said the vehicle should not have been on the road. The seller will not repair or reimburse for any of the defects. *Tt

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a front collision at 60 mph. Upon impact, air bag did not deploy. Consumer will notify the manufacturer.*Ak

Consumer complained about windshield wipers working intermittently. Took vehicle to the dealer and had them repaired. He then showed the dealer that there was a recall. He was told by the mechanic that this vehicle was not on recall, and advised consumer to contact the manufacturer. Consumer then contacted the manufacturer, and was told the same thing. Consumer felt since windshield wipers were not working during rainy times it was a safety hazard. Also, consumer was told that the problem was a cracked solder joint on the control board. Consumer insisted on being reimbursed. *Ak

While driving steering wheel wandered from side to side. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle. Following that the windshield wipers would come on and off intermittently in inclement weather. This caused poor visibility. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the power sensor switch , and the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. *Ak

When driving at any speed vehicle jerked. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmisson failed. *Ak

When trying to apply the brakes brake pedal will go to the floor, causing vehicle to have extended stopping distance. *Ak

Wiring connector on tilt wheel will wear causing lights not to work. Repair once but problem is back could cause fire. 1996 Gmc pickup extended cab. *Ak

While driving in the rain, the windshield wiper worked sporadically. *Jb

The windshield wipers worked intermittently. *Jb

Gmc sierra truck windshield wipers only work sometimes. Will stop for no reason or will not stop at all. No washer working. Gmc gave recall #98043 and service request #1-55077659. Dealer refused to fix, said it was not a recall. Driving as-is for now. Gmc will not respond. Model year 1996

Consumer states while driving 30mph the abs failed causing extended stopping. Please provide any addtional information. Ts

The sending unit shortage out with 15 gallons of fuel remain in the tank while driving also cause vehicle to shut down dealer was not notified at this time . Feel free to provide additional information. Ts

While traveling in the rain the wipers started out working and then suddenly stopped. Consumer states' feel very unsafe driving in the rain. Please provide any further information. Ts

The engine stalls while driving, after a few minutes the vehicle can be restarted, the problem was determined to be a shorted wire to the electrical in-tank fuel pump which burned the plastic holder, the consumer believes this failure could have caused a vehicle fire. Nlm

My vehicle vin excluded it from safety recall tsb 98043. The windshield wiper problem I experienced was exactly the same fault as identify in tsb 98043. The repair was the same. I believe a faulty windshield wiper motor assembly was installed in my truck at the factory. I believe the scope of safety recall was too narrow as my and other vehicles yet identified have defective circuit boards in their windshield wiper assembly. Having your windshild wipers stop in the middle of a thunderstorm is stressful and could be deadly.*Ak

Intermittently, steering would pull while turning. Dealer/manufacturer notified. *Ak while driving around curves in roadway at approximately 40-50 mph, the steering assist becomes very intermittent, this results in a swerving as steering becomes easy and then hard, consumer feels this is a major safety concern. *Jb

Due to the defective fuel pump, while driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly which may have resulted in a crash. Common problem. *Ak

Bracket that holds fuel tank wires inside and connects them to the fuel pump plug frayed. Dealer told consumer he was riding in a potential bomb. *Ak

Driver's door inside handle broke. To exit vehicle, window has to be rolled down so that driver can grab the outside handle to get out. Dealer has been contacted. *Ak

The vehicle hit mud, spun out striking a concrete bridge on interstate-75. Airbag did not deploy it was a head on hit with concrete. Same vehicle struck a deer the previous year and no airbag deployed. This also did major front damage to this vehicle.

Vehicle was involved in an accident. Vehicle pulled to the left and right while braking. One moment it had brake, the next moment brakes were gone; brake pedal went down to the floor, and did not stop vehicle. . Dealer/mfr. Was not notified. *Ak

When driving at any speed and shifting vehicle from first to second gear, the vehicle is shifting very hard due to a faulty valve within the transmission. *Ak

Lap belt that is connected to the shoulder belt won't stay across the consumer's lap, and won't stay locked. *Ak