1996 GMC K1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 1996 GMC K1500, most often about the visibility. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 28, 2013. Updated daily.
Where the 1996 GMC K1500 has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1996 GMC K1500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1996 vs. every other K1500 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 K1500 median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
What K1500 owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 GMC K1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TEND TO WORK PERIODICALLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. UPDATED 06/25/08.…
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN, AND DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER STATES WIPER MOTOR TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. IF SWITCH IS LEFT ON THE WIPERS WILL COME BACK ON AND THEN GO OFF AGAIN.*SCC
WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAS TO PULL OVER IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD. *AK
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