Gmc C1500 1996
Model C1500 made in 1996 by Gmc got 26 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline and power train.
Model 1996
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 666309 | 04/01/1997 | 52350 | Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator). *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 010730021 | 05/01/2001 | 619742 | 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 | 06/26/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 020864016 | 07/01/2002 | 261603 | 634339 | Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions. *tt | 09/28/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 09/20/1999 | 1 | 09/16/1999 | |
| While traveling 30-35 mph, and as a result of an accident, air bags did not deploy. dealer manufacturer have been contacted. please provide further informaton. *ak | |||
| 01/09/1997 | |||
| Consumer was involved in a head-on collision, impact about 40 to 45 mph and the driver's side air bag did not deploy; also, the driver's side seat did not lock, causing injuries to the driver's neck and back. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 08/19/1996 | |||
| Air conditioner compressor replaced four times. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 03/15/2005 | 5 | ||
| Engine would not start on occasion fuel pump not running truck taken to garage to have checked for problem found wires inside of fuel tuel tank to have insulation and plugin melted exposing bare wires making contact with each other. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 12/10/1998 | 2 | 08/19/1996 | |
| Trans cooler unit not working properly causing burning odor. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 1 | 08/19/1996 | ||
| Rear suspension noise due to failed ring and pinion. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 2 | |||
| Drivers side seat belt locks up when going on bumpy/rough raod surface. *ak consumer states seat belt has two round pendlums hanging down that swing in all directions so if consumer's body puts any kind of pressure against the seat belt while the pendlums are swinging it locks up, consumer has to lean back 2 inches for it to unlock.*jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 2 | |||
| Drivers side seat belt locks up when going on bumpy/rough raod surface. *ak consumer states seat belt has two round pendlums hanging down that swing in all directions so if consumer's body puts any kind of pressure against the seat belt while the pendlums are swinging it locks up, consumer has to lean back 2 inches for it to unlock.*jb | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 03/26/1998 | 2 | 08/19/1996 | |
| Leather seat covers flaking requiring replacement. | |||
| 07/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Rear seat is not secure when in folded upright position. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 01/09/1997 | |||
| Consumer was involved in a head-on collision, impact about 40 to 45 mph and the driver's side air bag did not deploy; also, the driver's side seat did not lock, causing injuries to the driver's neck and back. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/15/2003 | 29000 | 04/15/1996 | |
| The front brakes on my 1996 gmc sierra c1500 pickup have needed replacement at 29,000 and 49,000 miles. the rear brakes have shown only moderate wear i feel that this indicates a severe imbalance in the braking between the front and rear brakes. also, the front rotors needed to be replaced do to severe rust. this caused the rotors to delaminate. this appears to be a quality issue with the rotors.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/15/1998 | |||
| Consumer complained that brakes are very hard when pedal is pressed. there are a few second delays before the vehcile comes to a stop. dealer was not notified. vehicle was serviced in an auto repair shop. *ak | |||
| Consumer states that the brakes wear out extremely fast. when pedal is depressed the brakes feel spongy and vehicle does not have stopping power. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| Upon applying brakes ,steering goes out. problem occurs at low speeds. vehicle was brought to dealers for problem and owner was told this is normal operation. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 1 | 08/19/1996 | ||
| Steering system continually experiences stiff steering. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 1 | 08/19/1996 | ||
| Cab door rattles and makes noise. | |||
| 02/16/1996 | |||
| Driver and passenger side door will not open from the inside. tt | |||
| TRAILER HITCHES | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1996 | ||
| Inspection of receiver platform by dot found two large cracks in receiver. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 1 | 08/19/1996 | ||
| Vehicle experiencing rough idle which causes vibration, unable to determine cause. | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 2 | 08/19/1996 | ||
| Windows of the vehicle experience noise and draft. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| Windshield wipers turn on and off intermittently, causing poor visibility. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 09/01/2002 | 11 | 05/01/1998 | |
| The windshield wiper fail intermittently while being used. dealer has been contacted. nlm consumer heared a buzzing noise when trying to activate the windshield wiper. contact manufacturer and manufacturer stated that this vehicle was outside the range of vin. #. *yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshield wiper motor failed. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH | URBANA | WHITE FORD |