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1996 GMC C3500hdProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 GMC C3500hd, most often about the fuel system, other. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage103kFuel system, other, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 29, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 GMC C3500hd has problems

1 complaint 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
Fuel system, other10

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

0 recalls

1996 GMC C3500hd recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other C3500hd 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 C3500hd median. How we score

'95'96
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What C3500hd owners report

Recent fuel system, other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVE A 96 GMC 3500 WITH STALLING PROBLEMS. I ALMOST HAVE BEEN IN TWO ACCIDENTS WITH THIS PROBLEM. ONCE WAS WHEN THE STALL HAPPENED DURING A INTERSECTION AT A HIGHWAY. THE OTHER IN A PARKING LOT, I ALMOST HIT A PERSON AND TRUCK, BECAUSE WHEN THE ENGINE STALLS I LOOSE ALL BRAKES AND ALL STEERING. I…
Complaint 10088784 · Aug 29, 2004 · 103,000 miles

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