Gmc Pickup 1996
Model Pickup made in 1996 by Gmc got 12 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 1996
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E040000 | E SPEED RACING | E (Equipment) | 1648 | 05/10/2006 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/15/2006 | 05/18/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | E speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began may 10, 2006. owners may contact e speed racing 909-923-3636. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to e speed racing aftermarket combination lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E050000 | K2 MOTOR CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 1921 | 12/17/2008 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/11/2008 | 08/14/2008 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 3276 | 10013496 | 4l80e output carrier thrust washer changes. *tt | 04/20/2005 | ||
| 020090002 | 04/01/2002 | 634226 | Subject regarding lubrication of propeller shaft double cardan cv type u-joint centering ball and seat.*nlm | 09/28/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 02/05/2000 | |||
| Wire for low beam headlights broken at terminal block in steering column, causing lights not to work. other wires damaged, not yet broken. tilting of steering wheel causes wire bundle to flex, and wear out. dealer has been contacted. *ak *ml | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1995 | ||
| Engine idles at high rmp after throttle is released. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/15/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| This is my second attempt at getting help or getting this problem investigated. please see www.thecomplaintstation.com for numerous other people with the same complaints. no safety defects listed within summary. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/26/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Defective brake hose collapsed, causing right front brake caliper to lock up and wear out. gmc has a redisigned brake hose which dealer replaced on both sides. *ak brakes were grinding, screeching and chattering. r/front callper loced up. *yh | |||
| 08/26/1996 | |||
| Brake pedal would go to the floor before the brakes activate. the brake pads burned out and the rotors/calipers are defective. the problem occurred three times, once resulting in an accident. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 08/26/1996 | |||
| Brake pedal would go to the floor before the brakes activate. the brake pads burned out and the rotors/calipers are defective. the problem occurred three times, once resulting in an accident. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 12/26/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Defective brake hose collapsed, causing right front brake caliper to lock up and wear out. gmc has a redisigned brake hose which dealer replaced on both sides. *ak brakes were grinding, screeching and chattering. r/front callper loced up. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/26/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Defective brake hose collapsed, causing right front brake caliper to lock up and wear out. gmc has a redisigned brake hose which dealer replaced on both sides. *ak brakes were grinding, screeching and chattering. r/front callper loced up. *yh | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 02/05/2000 | |||
| Wire for low beam headlights broken at terminal block in steering column, causing lights not to work. other wires damaged, not yet broken. tilting of steering wheel causes wire bundle to flex, and wear out. dealer has been contacted. *ak *ml | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 08/23/2001 | 08/01/2001 | ||
| Talked with gm customer care about rcall #98043 exact problem i am having. said my vin was not covered even though same problem appears in my vehicle. safety issue as wipers are intermittent during use. gm customer service said they would not cover the issue or provide gm district manager names or provide any further escalation on this issue.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 08/26/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and went off on their own. consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the dealer told the consumer the vehicle was too old to honor the recall. *ak *jb | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Windshield wipers go on and off at will.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | TYCO | NELSON CHEVROLET | 814-684-1313 |