In 1996 I purchased new a gmc 3500 crew cab pickup truck. I noticed immediately that when applying brakes hard all power steering was lost particularly in left turns and at low speeds. Braking was not hard enough to activate the antiskid. I notified the dealer and we tried the same maneuver on three other similair trucks in his lot. All did the same thing. After many calls it was determined that this was something "i had to live with".
Vehicle safety record
1996 GMC 3500 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1996 GMC 3500 with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (2) and the steering (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1997 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 3500 year, for its age
#224 most complained-about 1996 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1996 GMC 3500 problems
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No recalls for the 1996 GMC 3500
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 GMC 3500. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 1996 GMC 3500
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Vehicle intermittently stalled while driving at various speeds. Condition forced driver to pull off the road. Power steering and brakes failed when vehicle stalled. Dealer replaced at 28000 miles the fuel pump and computer, but same problem recurred. *Ak
Fuel pump has gone out and vehicle has become inopreable. Contacted dealer and the dealer was not willing to do anything. *Ak the consumer stated that the pump was replaced 14 times but no change. Also, the truck has no power for steering or braking when it stalls. *Yh
GMC 3500: every year compared
All 3500 years1996 GMC 3500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 GMC 3500 | 3 | 0 | C | |
| 1996 GMC 1500 | 24 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1996 GMC C1500 | 15 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1996 GMC C2500 | 6 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1996 GMC C15 | 4 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 1996 GMC C Series | 4 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1996 GMC C/K Series | 4 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1996 GMC C/K Suburban (GMC) | 3 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1996 GMC C25 | 2 | 5 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1996 GMC 3500
Does the 1996 GMC 3500 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 GMC 3500 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC 3500?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (2), steering (1), brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 1996 GMC 3500 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 8, 2002 and the latest on January 13, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1996 GMC 3500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical GMC 3500 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which GMC 3500 years have the most complaints?
1994 (5), 1993 (3), 1996 (3). See every GMC 3500 year compared.
What should I do if my 1996 GMC 3500 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data