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Power train: manual transmission
Risk. THESE TRANSMISSIONS COULD SEIZE AND LOCK THE REAR DRIVE WHEELS WHILE THE TRUCK IS BEING DRIVEN CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A…
1996 GMC S15Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1996 GMC S15, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 21, 1998. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 GMC S15 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Service brakes, hydraulic
1Visibility
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1996 GMC S15 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.
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 S15 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 S15 median. How we score
'80'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'01
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 1996 S15?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.