1996 Gmc K2500 problems
The fourth generation of the C/K series is a range of trucks that was manufactured by General Motors. Marketed by the Chevrolet and GMC brands from the 1988 to the 2002 model years, this is the final generation of the C/K model line. In a branding change, GMC adopted the GMC Sierra nameplate for all its full-size pickup trucks, leaving the C/K nomenclature exclusive to Chevrolet.
Internally codenamed the GMT400 platform, GM did not give the model line a word moniker (e.g., "Rounded-Line series" for its predecessor). After its production, the model line would informally become known by the public as the "OBS" (Old Body Style), in reference to its GMT800 successor. In starting a different tradition, the model line overlapped production with both its predecessor and successor; the model line again shared body commonality with GM medium-duty commercial trucks.
Over nearly a 14-year production run, the fourth-generation C/K was assembled by GM in multiple facilities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. After the 2000 model year, the fourth-generation C/K was discontinued and was replaced by the GMT800 platform (introduced for 1999); the C3500HD heavy-duty chassis cab model remained in production through 2002. In line with the GMC Sierra, Chevrolet subsequently adopted a singular Chevrolet Silverado nameplate for its full-size truck line (which remains in use).
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Common 1996 Gmc K2500 problems
Based on the information provided in the search results, here are some common problems with the GMC K2500 1996 model based on complaints from owners:
- Transmission Issues:
- Owners reported problems such as fluid leaks when reversing, sluggish gear shifts, engine stalling, failure to shift properly, and issues with acceleration and lockup. Repairs involved servicing, replacing solenoids, and testing wiring, but some problems persisted despite these efforts.
- Cooling Line Leak:
- A common issue involved cooling line leaks, leading to the truck going into limp mode. Despite replacing the lines, the truck remained in limp mode, indicating a persistent problem that required further diagnosis and repair.
- 4WD Transfer Case Encoder Motor Position Sensors:
- Owners experienced failures with these sensors, affecting the functionality of the 4WD system. This issue was common in models ranging from 1999 to 2007, requiring sensor replacement to resolve the problem.
- HVAC Temperature or Delivery Mode Door Actuators:
- Another common problem was related to failed HVAC actuators, impacting the temperature control and air delivery within the vehicle. Replacement of these actuators was necessary to restore proper HVAC functionality.
- Fuel Level Sensors:
- Fuel level sensor failures were also reported, causing inaccuracies in fuel level readings. This issue could lead to incorrect fuel level indications on the dashboard, necessitating sensor replacement for accurate fuel monitoring.
- Failed Steering Wheel Position Sensor:
- A failed steering wheel position sensor could trigger a service stability message in the Silverado or Sierra models. This issue, occurring around 90,000 miles on average, required sensor replacement to address stability concerns.
These problems highlight the range of issues that GMC K2500 1996 owners may encounter, from transmission malfunctions to sensor failures affecting critical systems like 4WD and stability control. Addressing these issues promptly through proper diagnosis and repair is essential to maintain the vehicle's performance and safety.
1996 Gmc K2500 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc K2500 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Visibility problems
- Structure problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1996 Gmc K2500 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1996 Gmc K2500 complaints
The NHTSA has received 25 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1996 Gmc K2500.
2011-06-24
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-20
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3GKGK26F1TG
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Summary: I OWN A 1996 G M C SUBURBAN K2500 W THE 6.5 DIESEL ENGINE . I HAVE CHANGED (3) THREE INJECTION PUMPS IN ITS LIFE TIME AND ACCORDING TO SEVERAL HIGHLY QUALIFIED MECHANICS IT'S TIME TO DO IT AGAIN.THE PROBLEM IS THAT WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE TRUCK WOULD ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN,YOU WOULD LITERALLY HAVE TO STAND UP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THIS POSSESSED KILLING MACHINE. MY FAMILY AND I HAVE HAD MANY GOOD TIMES WITH THIS TRUCK, WITH ARE VACATIONS ALL OVER THIS COUNTRY TO OUR DAY TRIPS NOT TO MENTION OUR DAILY USE. I HAVE THREE CHILDREN AND ALL HAVE THEIR DRIVERS LICENSE, IT IS A CRYING SHAME THAT I HAD TO PUT OUR TRUCK UP ON CINDER BLOCKS,AND I SURE CAN'T SELL IT THE WAY IT IS.NEEDLESSLY TO SAY G M C REFUSES TO HELP US IN ANY WAY,THEY CLAIM THE PUMP IS NOT THE PROBLEM AND THERE IS NO APPARENT RECALL FOR MY PROBLEM, FURTHER MORE THE TRUCK IS TO OLD AND THEY WOULD BE HAPPY TO SELL ME A NEW TRUCK,HA. IN CLOSING I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT WHEN I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK (NEW) MY INTENTIONS WERE TO KEEP IT FOR A VERY LONG TIME,CONSIDERING IT IS A DIESEL AND EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT DIESELS LAST ALONG TIME OPPOSED TO GAS ENGINES. WE RELIGIOUSLY KEPT UP THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BY THE BOOK. I'M VERY DISCOURAGED AND DISAPPOINTED IN THE GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATIONS INTEGRITY. I FORGOT TO MENTION THAT MY WIFE HAD A MINOR ACCIDENT,WHERE THE TRUCK JUST TOOK OFF ON IT'S OWN WHILE SHE WAS WAITING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THANK GOD NOBODY WAS HURT, EXCEPT MY WALLET WHERE I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO AVOID ANY INCREASE IN OUR INSURANCE FEES. *TR
2007-08-09
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-08
- VIN: 3GKGK26J3TG
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ABS BRAKES ON MY 1996 K2500 SUBURBAN ACTIVATE AT SLOW SPEEDS. *TR
2002-07-11
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-07-08
- VIN: 1GTGK24R6TZ
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS FUNCTION WORKING INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL. PROBLEM ORIGINALLY OCCURRED ONLY IN INTERMITTANT AND "LOW" SETTING, BUT NOW ALSO AFFECTS OPERATION IN "HIGH" SPEED.*AK
2002-02-15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-09-20
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1GTGK29R4TE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: SMOKE ROLLED OUT OF THE CAB OF THE PICKUP, WIRE UNDER DRIVER SEAT FOR THE ELECTRIC SEATS BECAME BARE SHORTED OUT AND THE FUSE DID NOT CLOSE SHUT, BURNED UP HARNESS AND MELTED PART OF DASH BY FUSES AND BURNED UP ALL WIRES UNDER DASH.
2001-03-05
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-03-05
- VIN: TGTGK2PF7TE
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK ERRATICALLY. THEY SHUT ON/OFF ON THEIR OWN AT ANY TIME. WHEN NEEDED THEY SHUT OFF, AND IT TAKES A WHILE BEFORE CUTTING BACK ON. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 96043, CONSUMER REPAIRED ON HIS OWN. *SLC
2000-03-29
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ONLY WORKS INTERMITTENTLY, THE CONSUMER HAS RECONNECTED THE SWITCH, BUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE MOTOR STILL OCCURS. *SLC
2000-03-29
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ONLY WORKS INTERMITTENTLY, THE CONSUMER HAS RECONNECTED THE SWITCH, BUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE MOTOR STILL OCCURS. *SLC
1999-03-19
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GCGK29R0TE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS THREE DIFFERENT TIMES. THE PROBLEMS INCLUDED WARPED ROTORS, BRAKES THAT LOCK UP WHEN BRAKES ARE FIRST APPLIED UPON START UP AND LEAKY MASTER CYLINDER. WHEN I BROUGHT IN THE VEHICLE, EACH TIME I WAS TOLD THAT THESE PROBLEMS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND WERE NOT AN ISSUE FOR THE VEHICLE. "TOUGH LUCK FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER -- THAT'S JUST THE WAY THEY ARE" IS WHAT ONE MECHANIC TOLD ME. UPON VIEWING THE NHTSA TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WEB PAGE, IT APPEARS THAT THE BREAKS ARE AN ISSUE FOR MY TRUCK AND THE ROTORS SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED OR FIXED. AT THIS TIME, I STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM OF WARPED ROTORS AND BRAKES THAT LOCK UP FOR THE FIRST FEW STOPS AFTER THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. AT THIS POINT IN TIME MY WARRANTY HAS RUN OUT, BUT WHEN I FIRST BEGAN SEEKING HELP FOR THE BRAKE PROBLEMS IN MY TRUCK, THE WARRANTY WAS STILL GOOD. WHAT RECOURSE DO I HAVE?
1998-10-07
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GCGK24R6TZ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHEN THE BRAKES ARE WET THEY HAVE A TENDENCY TO BECOME AGGRESSIVE, WHICH CAUSES THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP. *AK
1998-01-09
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT/RIGHT UPON BRAKING. DIRECTION IS NOT PREDICTABLE PRIOR TO BRAKING. IN ADDITION, REPLACED FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS/PADS/ROTORS AND HOSES. *AK
1997-12-23
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GCGK29R9TE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: SPABS BRAKES FAIL TO RESPOND TO PEAL APPLICATION, ALLOWING TRUCK TO ROLL THROUGH INTERSECTION. IN ADDITION, WHEN APPLYINGBRAKES IN A PANIC SITUATION, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
1997-11-12
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-10-30
- VIN: 1GTGK29F3TE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CV BOOT LEAKED GREASE, CAUSING SUSPENSION PROBLEMS AND CV JOINT FAILURE.
1997-11-12
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GTGK29F3TE
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVER'S SEAT LOOSE.
1997-11-12
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GTGK29F3TE
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DRIVER'S DOOR LEAKS AIR AND WATER .
1997-11-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-06-24
- VIN: 1GTGK29F3TE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL NOT ENGAGING DUE TO FRONT CHASSIS WIRING HARNESS FAILURE.
1997-11-12
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-06-24
- VIN: 1GTGK29F3TE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: FRONT AXLE ACTUATOR FAILED, CAUSING DELAYED ENGAGEMENT.
1997-11-12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-06-24
- VIN: 1GTGK29F3TE
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: OIL FILTER LEAKS OIL.
1997-11-12
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GTGK29F3TE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ANTI-LOCK BRAKES HARD TO ENGAGE, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.
1997-10-10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GTGK24R5TE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE BRAKES WERE NOT STOPPING VEHICLE DUE TO LEAKING VACUUM BOOSTER.
1997-10-10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GTGK24R5TE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: REAR BRAKES LOCK UP IN DAMP OR WET WEATHER.
1997-10-10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GTGK24R5TE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY, DUE TO FAILED MASTER CYLINDER.
1997-10-10
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-02-13
- VIN: 1GTGK24R5TE
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: NOISE COMING FROM REAR WINDOW, WINDOW SEALED HOWEVER NOISE STILL PRESENT.
1997-10-10
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-02-13
- VIN: 1GTGK24R5TE
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DOOR PANEL MAKING NOISE, REPOSITIONED PANEL TO FIX.
1997-04-10
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GCGC29R9TE
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: VEHICLE RATTLES/SQUEAKS.
1996-10-01
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GTGK24R9TE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHEN COMING TO STOP, BRAKING AND HITTING BUMP IN ROAD, EXPERIENCED ABS MALFUNCTIONING WHEN BRAKE ACTION SEEMED INEFFECTIVE IN STOPPING, RENDERING INOPERATIVE. *AK *JB
1996 Gmc K2500 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1996 Gmc K2500.
2007-10-24
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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