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1996 GMC G35Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 GMC G35, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage112kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 27, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 GMC G35 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
Electrical system10
Power train10

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

3 recalls

1996 GMC G35 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

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 96V-186 · Sep 26, 1996 · 20,689 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT LEADING TO IGNITION AND COMBUSION OF THE PLASTICS IN THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: linkages

Recall 96V-187 · Sep 26, 1996 · 8,340 vehicles

Risk. THE TAPERED STUD CAN LOOSEN AND THE DRIVER WOULD NOTICE A LAG IN THE RESPONSIVENESS TO STEERING WHEEL INPUTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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 →

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 G35 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 G35 median. How we score

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

What G35 owners report

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

CONSUMER INDICATED THAT TRANSMISSION WENT INTO LIMP MODE. WHEN THIS OCCURRED TRANSMISSION SWITCHED OVER TO SECOND GEAR AND STAYED IN THAT GEAR UNTIL VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THIS WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUSE FAILURE RECALL 96V180000 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS…
Complaint 10060933 · Feb 27, 2004 · 112,000 miles

Own a 1996 G35?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.