1996 GMC Z-71Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1996 GMC Z-71, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 30, 2003. Updated daily.
Where the 1996 GMC Z-71 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1996 GMC Z-71 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1996 vs. every other Z-71 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 Z-71 median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
What Z-71 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I HAVE A 1996 GMC 1/2 TON PICK UP Z71. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION FOR THE 2ND TIME. I MADE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE FIRST TRANNY, WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY AT ELHART GMC IN HOLLAND, MI. THEY KEPT TELLING ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. AT 60K TRANNY WAS TOAST. I PAID $2000 FOR…
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