1996 GMC GMC-TRUCKGmc Gmc-truck 1996

Vehicle Details: Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Bulletins

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  • 130089009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM): Expanded availability for remanufacture and return (r&r) electronic control modules
  • 17-NA-073 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
  • PIP4723F - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
  • PIP4723D - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
  • 19NA273 - EQUIPMENT: This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on procedures to unlock delco radio with theftlock.
  • PIC4696E - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
  • 17NA073 - EQUIPMENT: This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
  • PIC4696D - EQUIPMENT: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
  • PIP4723C - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
  • 17NA073 - EQUIPMENT: This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
  • PIC4696C - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theft lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
  • PI0969 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on high oil pressure on startup after engine replacement concern.
  • 17-NA-073 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
  • PIC4696B - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
  • PIC4696A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
  • PIP4723B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
  • 010730023B - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Some customers may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine soon indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code P1870 set. *tt
  • 020603008 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Low voltage display on ip gauge, lights dim at stop lights, battery discharged, no start, slow cranking, dim lights at idle, low generator output. Nlm *ar includes 1990-2008 passenger cars and light duty trucks including saturn. Upda
  • 010730023A - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information regarding harsh 1-2 upshift, service engine soon, malfunction indicator lamp, or cel illuminated, diagnostic trouble code P1870 set. (1996-2000 chevrolet and gmc light duty truck models) *yh
  • 300800 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM: Service information message regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engine electronic injection pump cores. *tt
  • 300800 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM: Service information regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engine electronic injection pump cores. *tt
  • 300800 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM: Service information regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engines, rpo l49, l56 and l65 as it pertains to the electronic pump. *tt
  • 061000 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Subject regarding repeat automatic transmission repairs on light duty trucks. *tt
  • 990941004 - AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY: Information regarding switches to turn off and on frontal air bags for passenger cars and trucks. *tt
  • 990940004 - SEATS: General motors began providing child restrain seat top tether hardware packages to customers in the united states who requested them. *tt
  • 431701B - STRUCTURE:BODY: Model year 1994-99 passenger cars and trucks , bumps or rust colored spots in the paint due to rail or iron dust. Yd
  • 98007-98 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Subject on ignition coil wire arcing. *yc
  • 97112097061 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Exhibiting a condition in which the closed system design of the current pcv system may allow engine oil to enter the intake system. *yc
  • 97120997064 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Diesel engine fuel injection line and jaw clamp replacement. *yc
  • 9709011104A - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Insufficient heat to the driver's side and cold air from left kick panel area. *yc
  • 970901768305 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY: Excessive fuel gauge fluctuation. *yc
  • 9709016114B - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Experiencing engine noise. *yc
  • 9709013202B - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning. *yc
  • 970801766505 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Condition with engine miss and/or roughness and a ses light. *yc
  • 97080197024B - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE): Incorrect linear exhaust gas recirculation valves used for service. *yc
  • 971101776121 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Experiencing a tick/knock/rattle noise from engine. *yc
  • 971101767306 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE): Vehicle will not move when clutch pedal is released. *yc
  • 97110197061 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Information on pcv system change. *yc
  • 97120177717H - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Vehicle experiencing loss of 4th gear, slipping in 4th gear, busy 3-4 shifting or tcc cycling. *yc
  • 971101631041 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
  • 97120177717D - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Loss of 4th gear, slipping in 4th gear, busy 3-4 shifting or tcc cycling. *yc
  • 97110197061A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: Vehicles equipped with diesel engines may exhibit a condition in which the closed system design of the current pcv system may allow engine oil to enter the intake system. *yc
  • 970501665017 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC: Comments about premature front disc brake pad wear. *yc
  • 970501761511 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Concerns with scratches on the roll up window glass. *yc
  • 970801766001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Conditions containing water entering the engine oil dipstick tube causing contamination. *yc
  • 970101676539 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Additional information associated with low fuel levels.
Known Recall Investigations

  • Unintended release of the rear hatch investigation # SQ97020

    Gm reported that this tsb was originated after a plant engineer experienced the problem.This was a plant generated complaint. Odi has no consumer complaints.Gm reported 6 from owners being "puzzled" by the "hatch ajar" lamp being illuminated.A safety related defect, nor a trend, has been identified at this time and further use of the agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.

Recall investigations are also available on the Complaints page
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
CrashNoN 1 InjuredNone20071218

Was recently involved in an auto accident in which the front end of my vehicle was heavily damaged and my airbag failed to deploy.*cn

NoNoN NoneNone20010311

Windshield wipers work intermittently . Not dependable. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone20000117

Transmission failure/hard shifts/gm says no problem however i have located countless owners with same problem,gm installed a new trans.At 35000 miles and shortly after the new trans has been hard shifting causing damage to the rear dif.,my main problem is what is the fix!,if i install another trans will it last,how about the rear dif.Repairs,at this time i can only drive about 4-5 miles before trans acts up,my wife will not use truck this way and the $s are adding up

NoNoN NoneNone19990426

Power steering pump failed, design of the vehicle does not contain a pressure gauge to determine pump failure. Mjs

NoNoN NoneNone19970112

Master cylinder reservior failed.

NoNoN NoneNone19961030

A very small rock caused a crack in the windshield.

NoNoN NoneNone19960825

Abs brake problems,;the brakes release at times when in a hard braking situation. This happens on rough road/pavement/dirt or gravel. Dealership could not find a problem with the braking system. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19960730

Transmission failed.

NoNoN NoneNone19960629

Driver's side door would not close.

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Common OBD-II Error Codes
  • P1870 [2] Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate Power Short To Ground
For a complete list of all consumer complaints and OBD II codes, see the Complaints page

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