Gmc Gmc 1996
Model Gmc made in 1996 by Gmc got 9 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 27 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, service brakes, hydraulic and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (structure).
Model 1996
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 990941004 | 01/01/2000 | 739023 | 609756 | Information regarding switches to turn off and on frontal air bags for passenger cars and trucks. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 020603008 | 06/01/2007 | 020603008C | 634241 | Low voltage display on ip gauge, lights dim at stop lights, battery discharged, no start, slow cranking, dim lights at idle, low generator output. nlm *ar includes 1990-2008 passenger cars and light duty trucks including saturn. upda | 09/28/2002 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 98007-98 | 04/23/1998 | 600075 | Subject on ignition coil wire arcing. *yc | 04/23/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 97112097061 | 11/20/1997 | 54474 | Exhibiting a condition in which the closed system design of the current pcv system may allow engine oil to enter the intake system. *yc | 04/20/1998 | |
| 97120997064 | 12/09/1997 | 54472 | Diesel engine fuel injection line and jaw clamp replacement. *yc | 04/20/1998 | |
| 97110197061 | 11/01/1997 | 54186 | Information on pcv system change. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| 97110197061A | 11/01/1997 | 53653 | Vehicles equipped with diesel engines may exhibit a condition in which the closed system design of the current pcv system may allow engine oil to enter the intake system. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 971101776121 | 11/01/1997 | 54206 | Experiencing a tick/knock/rattle noise from engine. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 970801766505 | 08/01/1997 | 54296 | Condition with engine miss and/or roughness and a ses light. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 970801766001 | 08/01/1997 | 52936 | Conditions containing water entering the engine oil dipstick tube causing contamination. *yc | 11/13/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 97080197024B | 08/01/1997 | 54280 | Incorrect linear exhaust gas recirculation valves used for service. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 300800 | 08/30/2000 | 619038 | Service information message regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engine electronic injection pump cores. *tt | 05/11/2001 | |
| 300800 | 08/30/2000 | 619015 | Service information regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engines, rpo l49, l56 and l65 as it pertains to the electronic pump. *tt | 05/10/2001 | |
| 300800 | 08/30/2000 | 619019 | Service information regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engine electronic injection pump cores. *tt | 05/10/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 970901768305 | 09/01/1997 | 54337 | Excessive fuel gauge fluctuation. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 970101676539 | 01/01/1997 | 52932 | Additional information associated with low fuel levels. | 11/13/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 010730023B | 03/01/2002 | 010730023A | 634815 | Some customers may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine soon indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. *tt | 10/09/2002 |
| 010730023A | 11/01/2001 | 010730023 | 627839 | Information regarding harsh 1-2 upshift, service engine soon, malfunction indicator lamp, or cel illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. (1996-2000 chevrolet and gmc light duty truck models) *yh | 02/25/2002 |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| 971101767306 | 11/01/1997 | 54194 | Vehicle will not move when clutch pedal is released. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 97120177717D | 12/01/1997 | 54009 | Loss of 4th gear, slipping in 4th gear, busy 3-4 shifting or tcc cycling. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 97120177717H | 12/01/1997 | 54177 | Vehicle experiencing loss of 4th gear, slipping in 4th gear, busy 3-4 shifting or tcc cycling. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 990940004 | 01/01/2000 | 731611 | 609743 | General motors began providing child restrain seat top tether hardware packages to customers in the united states who requested them. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 970501665017 | 05/01/1997 | 53012 | Comments about premature front disc brake pad wear. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 431701B | 08/01/1998 | 609637 | Model year 1994-99 passenger cars and trucks , bumps or rust colored spots in the paint due to rail or iron dust. yd | 04/05/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 971101631041 | 11/01/1997 | 54065 | Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors). | 03/30/1998 | |
| 970501761511 | 05/01/1997 | 53010 | Concerns with scratches on the roll up window glass. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 9709011104A | 09/01/1997 | 54340 | Insufficient heat to the driver's side and cold air from left kick panel area. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| SQ97020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/06/1997 | 11/19/1997 | UNINTENDED RELEASE OF THE REAR HATCH | ||
| General motors issued a tsb informing dealers of the availability of a transmitter cover to correr owners complaints that the rear hatch is opening unintendedly. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/18/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Transmission failure/hard shifts/gm says no problem however i have located countless owners with same problem,gm installed a new trans.at 35000 miles and shortly after the new trans has been hard shifting causing damage to the rear dif.,my main problem is what is the fix!,if i install another trans will it last,how about the rear dif.repairs,at this time i can only drive about 4-5 miles before trans acts up,my wife will not use truck this way and the $s are adding up | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| Alignment problem 4 wheel drive, two new front tires, also makes loud clunky noise. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 04/29/1996 | |||
| At approximately 14,000 mph, experienced lack of adequate brakes. at 17895, brakes squealed and faded. dealer explained to consumer that truck was only designed to carry 6, 200 lbs as total vehicle weight. the truck's empty weight was 4850 lbs. when a full tank of fuel was added, it increased the total weight to 5100 lbs. this only left 1100 lbs and no pasengers' luggage was added. with 5 adults in the truck, the vehicle was overloaded. this affected the braking capacity. also replaced leaking axle assembly seal. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/27/1996 | 08/27/1996 | ||
| Abs brake problems,;the brakes release at times when in a hard braking situation. this happens on rough road/pavement/dirt or gravel. dealership could not find a problem with the braking system. *ak | |||
| 6 | |||
| Anti lock brakes failed several times, especially in wet conditions. | |||
| 04/29/1996 | |||
| At approximately 14,000 mph, experienced lack of adequate brakes. at 17895, brakes squealed and faded. dealer explained to consumer that truck was only designed to carry 6, 200 lbs as total vehicle weight. the truck's empty weight was 4850 lbs. when a full tank of fuel was added, it increased the total weight to 5100 lbs. this only left 1100 lbs and no pasengers' luggage was added. with 5 adults in the truck, the vehicle was overloaded. this affected the braking capacity. also replaced leaking axle assembly seal. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 2 | ||
| Driver's side door would not close. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/22/1996 | 2 | ||
| Sudden acceleration. *sd | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 03/12/2001 | 10 | 02/01/2001 | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently . not dependable. *ak | |||