1996 GMC 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1996 GMC 3500, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 13, 2004. Updated daily.
Where the 1996 GMC 3500 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1996 GMC 3500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1996 vs. every other 3500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 3500 median. How we score
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- Caution
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What 3500 owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. CONDITION FORCED DRIVER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED WHEN VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER REPLACED AT 28000 MILES THE FUEL PUMP AND COMPUTER, BUT SAME PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
FUEL PUMP HAS GONE OUT AND VEHICLE HAS BECOME INOPREABLE. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PUMP WAS REPLACED 14 TIMES BUT NO CHANGE. ALSO, THE TRUCK HAS NO POWER FOR STEERING OR BRAKING WHEN IT STALLS. *YH
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