1996 GMC K1500Gmc K1500 1996

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1996 GMC K1500.
The vehicle is described as a Pickup truck: Standard.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
GMCRegular Gasoline
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Sub-models: - K1500 Yukon 4x4 - K1500 Sierra 4x4 - K1500 Suburban 4x4 - K1500 Sierra 4x4 Turbo Diesel -

Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1996 GMC K1500?
     - The 1996 GMC K1500 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 12.3 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of MPG.
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1996 GMC K1500?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1996 GMC K1500 is $2920.
  • Are there recalls for the 1996 GMC K1500?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 1996 GMC K1500, additional information is below.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
  • 4.3L 6 cylinder 4-speed automatic
  • 4.3L 6 cylinder 5-speed manual
  • 5L 8 cylinder 4-speed automatic
  • 5L 8 cylinder 5-speed manual
  • 5.7L 8 cylinder 4-speed automatic
  • 5.7L 8 cylinder 5-speed manual
  • 6.5L 8 cylinder 4-speed automatic
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 89751 [USA]: This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • 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.
  • 020864016 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS: Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions. *tt
  • 010730021 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *tt
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20131226

My girlfriend was driving my truck on the above date, when one of the rear brake lines failed, causing loss of brake fluid and nearly resulting in a rear-end collision with a vehicle stopped in front of her. Also, about three years ago, i had another brake line fail while i was driving. I replaced it, thinking it was normal, however i have now discovered that there are many other gm owners having the same problem. Additionally, earlier this year, i had to replace the fuel pump, which is in the tank. When i removed the tank, the fuel lines where severely corroded and broke, necessitating my having to have custom lines made. I believe these issues are serious health and safety concerns, and general motors is doing nothing to alleviate these potentially fatal flaws in their product. I believe the nhtsa should force gm to issue a recall and have these issued corrected. How people need to be injured or killed before they fix these problems? *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20070914

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. *cn the consumer stated the failure he experienced was identical to recall 03v159000. Updated 06/25/08

NoNoN NoneNone20070630

Date is approximate. While backing up the truck at the storage facility the brake pedal began to go all the way to the floor and braking was poor. I was only going very slow, so stopping was not a problem. After parking, i got out of the vehicle and noticed that there was brake fluid on the ground below the truck bed a couple of feet ahead of the left rear wheel. A few presses of the brake pedal revealed a stream of fluid coming out of the steel line that leads from the front of the truck to the rear wheels. The repair shop said that the line was corroded through and they ran a new line. This line was spliced into the original near the front of the vehicle and routed to the back of the truck closely following the run of the original line. There have been no other failures to date. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20020717

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

NoNoN NoneNone20011031

Windshield wipers will intermittently work. Please provide more information.*ak

NoNoN NoneNone20010224

Wiper failure as described in recal 98043 dated sep 1998. My vin does not match the recal list. The vin list should be expanded to include others with same problem. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone20000831

Wipers stop and won't restart in any setting

NoNoN NoneNone19990519

Battery housing cracking causing fluid/acid leakage which damaged air bag sensor and brake lines. Loss of braking ability due to damage almost resulted in vehicle collision. Mjs

CrashNoN NoneNone19981210

The road was wet. The abs was activated (i could feel the pulsing) and i did keep my foot fully pressed on the pedal. I had steering control (i drove into a ditch rather than rear-ending another vehicle). I have been driving many vehicles for 33 years in all types of weather conditions and had never before experienced such a loss of braking ability.

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