no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE AND A DISTINCT FUEL ODOR IF THE TANK WERE FILLED ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE HOLE OR CRACK.
1996 GMC C15Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1996 GMC C15, most often about the seats. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 10, 1998. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 GMC C15 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Seats
1Service brakes, hydraulic
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
1996 GMC C15 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Seats
Risk. THIS PINCHING CAN CUT THE HAND OR POSSIBLY SEVER THE FINGER(S) WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
no report yet
Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Risk. VEHICLE USAGE COULD CAUSE THE NUTS TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF THE U-BOLT.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. IF FUEL LEAKAGE OCCURS AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
1996 vs. every other C15 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 C15 median. How we score
'72'78'82'85'86'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What C15 owners report
Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK WILL FALL. OWNER NOTES THAT DEALRES KEEP REPAIRING PROBLEM WITH THE SAME PARTS, BUT PROBLEM RETURNS. *AK
RECALL #97V037000, WHEN CONTACTING DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR RECALL WORK, DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS RESCINDED. DEALER WAITING TO HEAR FROM MANUFACTURER, SON'S FINGER WAS CUT BY MECHANISM. VEHICLE WAS FINALLY FIXED ON 04/30/97. *AK
Own a 1996 C15?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.