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1996 GMC 1500 problems

The 1996 GMC 1500 has 29 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (28%) concerns wipers, windshield & visibility. After that come air bags (10%) and brakes (10%).

At a glance

Complaints
29 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Wipers, windshield & visibility 28% of complaints
Crashes and fires
3 and 0
Injuries and deaths
2 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Wipers, windshield & visibility 28%
  • Air bags 10%
  • Brakes 10%
  • Fuel system 10%
  • Electrical system 7%
  • Steering 7%
  • Suspension 7%
  • Transmission 7%
  • Cooling system 3%
  • Seat belts 3%

What the data shows

Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash; 2 injuries reported.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

The vehicle hit mud, spun out striking a concrete bridge on interstate-75. Airbag did not deploy it was a head on hit with concrete. Same vehicle struck a deer the previous year and no airbag deployed. This also did major front damage to this vehicle.

March 1999 CrashInjury

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a front collision at 60 MPH. Upon impact, air bag did not deploy. Consumer will notify the manufacturer.

March 2005 CrashInjury

Vehicle was involved in an accident. Vehicle pulled to the left and right while braking. One moment it had brake, the next moment brakes were gone; brake pedal went down to the floor, and did not stop vehicle. . Dealer/mfr. Was not notified.

September 1999 Crash

Dt: consumer bought a vehicle "as is", and for the first time I drove it, 3 hours after I bought it, the radiator blew. The garage that serviced the vehicle said the ball joints were ready to fall apart. The steering was very dangerous and the rear end made a humming noise. In addition, the engine light and air bag light came on. He said the vehicle should not have been on the road. The seller will not repair or reimburse for any of the defects.

Reported at 77,781 miles, May 2005

Brake system operated normally for some time and then at or around 2/14/2005 I begun to experience in all weather conditions at slow speed stopping the ABS would engage and over ride the normal braking system causing much longer stopping distances. It caused at least 10 near collisions with the car in front of me, and several times I swerved off the road to avoid contact. To correct the problem, I disabled the ABS system by removing the ABS fuse, this was suggested by a local tire and repair shop.

Reported at 72,000 miles, February 2005

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