1996 GMC Pick Up recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1996 GMC Pick Up owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (2), Hydraulic (2), Electrical system (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Visibility (wipers / glass) (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
09/07/2004 · Brakes
THE MASTER BAKE CYLINDER RUSTED. THE PROBLEM CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE I NFORMATION. *JB
02/23/2004 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
CONSUMER SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS ON RECALL ON VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. *LA *JB
09/23/1998 · Electrical system · fire
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. FLAMES CAME FROM UNDERNEATH DASHBOARD, WIRING ON DRIVER SIDE FENDER WALL COMPLETELY DESTROYED.
10/22/1997 · Wheels / tires
ALIGNMENT IS OFF DUE TO BAD FRONT TIRE.
06/05/1997 · Electrical system
VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING, NO WARNING, VARIOUS SPEEDS, DEALER REPLACED IGNITION, IGNITION COIL, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
04/10/1997 · Latches / locks
TAILGATE LATCH CABLE FAILED.
03/14/1997 · Suspension
FRONT END MISALIGNED.
03/14/1997 · Transmission / drivetrain
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE INOPERATIVE.