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1996 GMC C35Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1996 GMC C35, most often about the seats. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Seats

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 15, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 GMC C35 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seats10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

1996 GMC C35 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

Tires: bead

Recall 96V-117 · Jul 1, 1996 · 5,773 vehicles

Risk. THIS DAMAGE TO THE TIRE REINFORCING STRUCTURE IN THE BEAD "TOE" AREA CAUSES A BULGE IN THE SIDEWALL AFTER THE TIRE IS INFLATED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Recall 96V-082 · May 7, 1996 · 16,918 vehicles

Risk. VEHICLE USAGE COULD CAUSE THE NUTS TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF THE U-BOLT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 96V-057 · Apr 4, 1996 · 379,004 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 95V-243 · Dec 28, 1995 · 623 vehicles

Risk. IF FUEL LEAKAGE OCCURS AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 C35 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 C35 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

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