1996 Gmc Sierra problems
The Chevrolet Silverado is a range of trucks manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. Introduced for the 1999 model year, the Silverado is the successor to the long-running Chevrolet C/K model line. Taking its name from the top trim level from the Chevrolet C/K series, the Silverado is offered as a series of full-size pickup trucks, chassis cab trucks, and medium-duty trucks. The fourth generation of the model line was introduced for the 2019 model year.
The Chevrolet Silverado shares mechanical commonality with the identically related GMC Sierra; GMC ended the use of the C/K nomenclature a model generation prior to Chevrolet. In Mexico, high-trim level versions of the Silverado use the Chevrolet Cheyenne name (not to be confused with the 2003 concept). Competing against the Ford F-Series, Ram Pickup, Toyota Tundra, and Nissan Titan, the Silverado is among the best-selling vehicles in the United States, having sold over 12 million trucks since its introduction in 1998 as a 1999 model year.
History
The Silverado nameplate made its debut for the 1975 model year, becoming the top trim level on all Chevrolet C/K trucks, slotted above Custom Deluxe, Scottsdale, and Cheyenne. For the 1968 model year (seven years before the Silverado), GMC C/K trucks used variations of the Sierra name (Sierra, Sierra Classic, Sierra Grande, and High Sierra). Even after the C/K series officially ended, GM still uses the CK and the CC in their current model codes, to denote a two-wheel drive (CC), and four-wheel drive (CK).
For the 1988 GMT400 model architecture, Chevrolet retained the C/K model nomenclature, with GMC branding its full-size line as Sierras. While sharing the same body and chassis, the model chronology of the Silverado and Sierra are different, with five generations of the Sierra, while four of the Silverado.
In 2018, at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana, Chevrolet unveiled the first medium-duty Silverado, expanding the model line to a 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD chassis cab. Largely the successor to the 2003–2009 GMT560 chassis, the medium-duty trucks are exclusive to Chevrolet, with no plans for an equivalent GMC version. Instead, Navistar International (now partnering with GM) would sell the medium-duty trucks as a rebadged counterpart, called the CV. This is in fact a very similar nod to how the Avalanche did not have a GMC Yukon–based equivalent, but instead, Cadillac would take its place as the former's rebadged counterpart, the Escalade EXT.
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Common 1996 Gmc Sierra problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 1996 GMC Sierra, several common problems have been reported. Here is a detailed list of these issues:
- Engine Problems:
- Owners have reported engine-related issues with the 1996 GMC Sierra. Specific details about the nature of these problems are not provided in the search results, but it is a common complaint among owners.
- Interior Accessories Problems:
- Complaints regarding interior accessories have been noted. Unfortunately, the exact nature of these problems is not specified in the search results.
- Electrical Problems:
- Electrical issues have been reported by owners of the 1996 GMC Sierra. The specific details of these problems are not outlined in the search results.
- Transmission Problems:
- Owners have experienced transmission-related problems with the 1996 GMC Sierra. The exact nature of these issues, such as slipping gears, rough shifting, or transmission fluid leaks, is not explicitly detailed in the search results.
- Brakes Problems:
- Complaints related to the brakes have been raised by owners. However, the specific brake issues faced by owners of the 1996 GMC Sierra are not elaborated upon in the search results.
- Fuel System Problems:
- Issues with the fuel system have been reported. The exact nature of these fuel system problems, such as fuel leaks or fuel pump malfunctions, is not specified in the search results.
- Wheels / Hubs Problems:
- Problems related to wheels or hubs have been mentioned by owners. However, specific details regarding the nature of these issues are not provided in the search results.
- Body / Paint Problems:
- Complaints regarding body and paint have been noted. The specific body and paint issues faced by owners of the 1996 GMC Sierra are not detailed in the search results.
These common problems reported by owners of the 1996 GMC Sierra highlight a range of issues that can affect the performance, safety, and overall driving experience of this vehicle.
1996 Gmc Sierra car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc Sierra problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Visibility problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Power train problems
- Seats problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1996 Gmc Sierra vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1996 Gmc Sierra
The NHTSA has received 295 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1996 Gmc Sierra. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1996 Gmc Sierra vehicles.
2020-05-31
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-31
- VIN: 1GTEC19RXTE
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND THE THROTTLE CABLE WAS STUCK WIDE OPEN AND I REACHED SPEEDS OF ALMOST 100 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC
2015-02-21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-04
- VIN: 1GTGC33F1TF
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING EASTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 20 IN THE DFW AREA ABOUT 60 MPH THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED OUT AS IF SOMEONE TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. *TR
2011-07-17
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-07-11
- VIN: 2GTEK19R7T1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
- Summary: I'M GOING TO LIST EVERY SAFETY DEFECT WITH MY 1996 GMC SIERRA SINCE I PURCHASED IT USED IN 2008. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT I HEARD A SWISHING SOUND IN THE HEATER CORE AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST LOW ON ANTI FREEZE AND THAT MY REPAIR FACILITY COULD FIX THE AIR BAG; BUT AS IT TURNS OUT THE CLOCK SPRING IN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BAD AND I COULDN'T AFFORD TO GET THE AIR BAG FIXED. THE SWISHING SOUND WAS CAUSED BY AIR IN THE COOLING SYSTEM DUE TO A LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET; IT HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR 600.00 $. A BRAKE LINE RUSTED OUT (YES I KNOW IT'S AN OLD TRUCK), THE FUEL LINES ARE RUSTING AND WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED SOON, AND THE OIL COOLER LINES ARE LEAKING BECAUSE GM VEHICLES HAVE FLUID LINES THAT ARE PRONE TO FAILURE. THE WIND SHIELD WIPERS DON'T ALWAYS TURN ON WHEN IT'S RAINING BECAUSE OF CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS IN THE CONTROL MODULE AND I REPLACED A HEATER/FAN MOTOR. I PULLED MY ABS FUSE AND DISABLED THE SYSTEM BECAUSE MY ABS WAS ACTIVATING ON DRY PAVEMENT AT LOW SPEEDS AND CAUSING AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE; A REAL DANGER IN PARKING LOTS WHERE A CHILD COULD RUN OUT IN FRONT OF MY TRUCK. I DON'T HAVE A GRAND TO REPLACE RUSTED HUBS AND SENSORS TO MAKE MY ABS WORK AGAIN. THE DRIVERS SIDE CAST METAL DOOR HANDLE BROKE AND I REPLACED IT MYSELF WITH A DEALER PART FOR 80.00$ ONE WOULD HATE TO BE IN A WRECK AND HAVE THE HANDLE FAIL WHEN THAT DOOR IS THE ONLY EXIT IN AN EMERGENCY! I'M ON MY THIRD FUEL PUMP AND FORTH FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT WHICH IS THE REASON WHY I'M WRITING THIS COMPLAINT. MY TRUCK COULD STALL OUT IN TRAFFIC AT ANY TIME AND I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE OR CONFIDENT DRIVING IT; I FEEL IT'S A BAD DESIGN AND A SAFETY ISSUE. THE PUMP AND SENDING UNIT ARE IN THE FUEL TANK, WHICH IN AN INCONVENIENT LOCATION AT BEST. I CAN'T SPARE 500.00 OR 600.00 EVERY YEAR OR SO TO HAVE NEW COMPONENTS INSTALLED IN MY GAS TANK, IF YOU WANT TO BUY AN OLD GM OR CHEVY TRUCK'..YOU'VE BEEN FOREWARNED! *TR
2010-08-30
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-08-28
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 GMC SIERRA 1500 WITH COOPER DISCOVERY H/T P325 75/R15 TIRES. THE DOT NUMBER FOR THE FRONT TIRES WAS 3DHL AND THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE WAS UTHL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE OF THE FOUR COOPER TIRES ON THE VEHICLE HAVE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE TWO FRONT TIRES AND THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE HAD ALSO FAILED. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE FRONT TIRES THREE YEARS AGO AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE FIVE YEARS AGO. THE TIRE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE FRONT TIRES HAD 20000 MILES AND THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE HAD 30000 MILES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED.
2008-03-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-16
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2GTEC19M3T1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR TWO WEEKS. RECEIVED CALL AT WORK THAT MY VEHICLE WAS BURNING. FIRE DEPT. EXTINGUISHED,NO CLUE OF WHAT STARTED IT. HAD ONLY LIABILITY COVERAGE. PURCHASED NEW 1ST EVER OWNED. VEHICLE IS STILL HERE HAVE NOT TOUCHED IT. *TR
2007-04-24
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-05
- VIN: 1GTEK19R8TE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 GMC SIERRA 1500 EXTENDED CAB. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE OR STOP THE VEHICLE THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED, AND THE VEHICLE TOOK LONGER TO START. THE CONTACT MENTIONED RECALL # 05V379000 CONCERNING SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ANTILOCK SENSOR NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. THE CONTACT WILL HAVE THIS PROCEDURE COMPLETED BEFORE THE HARD COPY OF THE IVOQ ARRIVES AND WILL SUBMIT A COPY OF THE REPAIR INVOICE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 130,000 , AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000. *AK
2006-08-05
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-06
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I HAVE NOTICED PROBLEMS WITH MY ABS IN THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK IN THE PAST YEAR. WELL MY TRUCK IS NOW OFF THE ROAD SO I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MY MOTHERS TRUCK AND HERS IS STARTING TO DO THE SAME THING ITS MAKES LIKE A GRINDING NOISE IN THE FRONT WE TOOK OFF THE TIRES AND THE BRAKES WERE FINE WE CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT ELSE COULD BE WRONG AND THEN A FRIEND SAID ITS THE ABS SENSORS SYSTEM. *JB
2006-02-03
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-02-03
- VIN: 2GTEK19RXT1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS ACTIVATED AT VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS AND THERE WERE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V379000, REGARDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. ALTHOUGH THESE PROBLEMS PERSISTED, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER.
2005-07-08
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-04-23
- VIN: 2GTEK19R9T1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE TOWING TRAILER WITH 2 QUADS (4 WHEELERS) ON EXPRESSWAY WITH A GROUP OF CO-WORKERS, I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN MY TRUCK WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PASSING GEAR. IT MADE A LOUD "REVING" NOISE AND BEGAN RAPIDLY DECREASING IN SPEED. I PULLED OFF THE EXPRESSWAY BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. I THEN GRADUALLY ACCELERATED AND SHIFTED MANUALLY, BUT WAS ONLY ABLE TO ACHEIVE 1ST GEAR. I HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED 150 MILES TO MY HOUSE WHERE IT STILL SITS THREE MONTHS LATER WITH ONLY REVERSE AND 1ST GEAR OPERABLE AT THIS TIME.
2005-06-24
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-02
- VIN: 2GTEC19M6T1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: DT: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY THEY HAVE A STRANGE PATTERN TO THEM. THEY QUIT, AND HAD A HUMMING NOISE FROM THE WIPER MOTOR.*AK HAD WINDSHIELD WIPER RECALL PERFORMED. MOTOR AND CIRCUIT BOARD WERE REPLACED. REPAIRS AT GMC DEALERSHIP ON 6/13/05. *TT *NM
2005-05-19
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-04-26
- VIN: 2GTEK19R6T1
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 1996 GMC SIERRA LOST ITS CABLES AS WELL AS THE REMAINING PARTS HOLDING THE TAILGATE IS RUSTING AND THE CATCH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOES NOT POP OPEN AUTOMATICALLY.*MR....REMAINING PARTS HOLDING TAILGATE ARE RUSTING. ALSO, CATCH ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOESN'T POP OPEN AUTOMATICALLY. WARRANTY EXPIRED WITHIN TRHEE YERAS OF PURCHASE. *AK
2005-01-29
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-01-21
- VIN: 2GTEK19R3T1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: VEHICLE LEAKS ANTI-FREEZE FROM VICINITY OF UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. CHRONIC PROBLEM. OCCURS AFTER VEHICLE HAS SET FOR 3-5 HOURS AFTER RUNNING. DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE LEAKING INTO CRANKCASE. HAD SYSTEM PRESSURE TESTED. TOLD TO MONITOR TO SEE IF IT IS GETTING INTO OIL. LEAKS ABOUT 1-2 TABLESPOONS PER SHUT DOWN. ENOUGH TO BE NOTICEABLE
2004-12-05
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-11-20
- VIN: 1GTEC14W7TZ
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORK INTERMITEDLY AND I FOUND THE RECAL FOR IT ON THIS SITE. 996 GMC SIERRA PICKUP..THE DEALORSHIP IS SAYING EVEN THOUGH MY WIPERS ARE BROKEN THEY CANNOT REPAIR FOR FREE BECAUSE MY PARTICULAR VIN # ISN'T ON THE LIST. *AK
2004-10-21
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-20
- VIN: 1GTEK14R9TZ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE BRAKE LINE ABOVE THE GAS TANK RUSTED AND FAILED WHILE IT WAS BEING DRIVEN. THERE WAS NO FOREWARNING OF THIS AND AS IT WAS ABOVE THE GAS TANK, WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN NOTICED. THE GAS TANK HAD TO BE DROPPED AND THE BRAKE LINE REPLACED. THANK GOODNESS THE VEHICLE STOPPED BEFORE REARENDING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND THANK GOODNESS MY ONE YEAR OLD WASN'T IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME. OLD PART HAS BEEN RETAINED. REPAIR COST WAS $458.21.
2004-08-12
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-16
- VIN: 2GTEC19R8T1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THEM. *JB
2004-07-12
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-15
- VIN: 1GTEC19R8TE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: COMPLAINT RUSTED BRAKE LINES TO REAR BRAKES IN BEHIND FUEL TANK. *LA
2004-06-16
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-15
- VIN: 1GTGK29F1TE
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ON THE EVENING OF JUNE 15,2004, MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR 1996 GMC SIERRA 2500 DEISEL PICKUP TRUCK HOME. WHILE DRIVING UP A LONG, STEEP GRADE THE GAS PEDAL STUCK DOWN AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. MY HUSBAND HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THEN THE GAS PEDAL RELEASED WITH A POPPING SOUND. THE TRUCK WILL STILL NOT SHIFT GEARS. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ON. *AK
2004-06-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-16
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2GTEC19R1T1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: OWNER SAYS THE REMOTE CONTROL MIRRORS ON THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. OWNER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT ALTHOUGH HIS VEHICLE LOOKS LIKE THE 1997 AND THAT VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR THIS ISSUE AND THIS VEHICLE IS NOT BEING RECALLED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM
2004-05-25
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-16
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GTGC29F3TE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TRAVELING ON DRY PAVEMENT AT ~ 30 MPH, SUDDEN STOP DUE TO TRAFFIC. BRAKE PEDAL INITIALLY HAD GOOD BRAKE THEN WENT TO THE FLOOR. ALL BRAKE LOST, COLLIDED INTO VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME AND PUSHED THEM INTO VEHICLE AHEAD OF THEM. VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO COLLISION, RESTARTED TRUCK AND ALL BRAKE OPERATION APPEARED TO BE GOOD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, CONTACTED GM CUSTOMER SUPPORT FILED COMPLAINT, DEALER INSPECTION SHOWED NO FAILURE OF ABS OR OTHER COMPONENTS. GM FIELD TECH WENT TO DEALER INSPECTION REPORT FOUND NO REASON FOR FAILURE COULD NOT DUPLICATE FAILURE. GM DENIES ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR SUGGESTIONS FOR REPAIR. *NM
2004-05-24
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-13
- VIN: 1G3AJ55MXT6
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD BLEW OUT. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE TIRE CHANGED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. SIZE P18575R/14 DOT V94J7591179. *AK
2004-05-14
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-09
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2GTEC19R0T1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: DRIVING ALONG HWY 71 EAST, FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL AND RAN INTO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THERE WAS CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IN MY STEERING WHEEL DID NOT DEPLOY. ONLY BECAUSE I WAS ASLEEP DID I AVOID SERIOUS INJURY AND ALSO I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.*K
2004-04-05
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-03
- VIN: 2GTEC19W3T1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: INOPERATIVE WIPERS, OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. *JB
2004-01-29
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-06-20
- VIN: 1GTGC29FXTE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: "REFER TO PRIOR COMPLAINT- ID VQ-528687-YN-PDF" WHEN A WHEEL SKIDS A VERY,VERY,VERY SHORT DISTANCE WHILE BRAKING, ABS DOES NOT ENGAGE BUT LOCKS OUT CONVENTIONAL BRAKING! NO BRAKES, NO STOP. WHEN TOWING A 7000+ POUND LOAD IT GIVES YOU A VERY NEGATIVE THRILL. NO FIX FROM DEALER OR GMC, TRIED MANY, MANY TIMES. REMOVED 60 AMP ABS FUSE! TRUCK STOPS BUT IT IS NOT WHAT SHOULD BE DONE. I HAVE DRIVEN THE TRUCK 116000 MILES, 40000 WITH THE FUSE REMOVED. DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS OTHER THAN JUNKING IT, REPLACING THE FUSE AND KILLING MYSELF AND OTHERS, ETC. PLEASE ADVISE. IT APPEARS TO BE VERY SIMILAR TO THE ABS PROBLEM ON 1995 AND EARLIER TRUCKS THAT PROMPTED A (MFG?) RECALL BUT GMC DENIES IT. AT THAT TIME I SPOKE WITH THE REPRESENTATIVE THAT WAS INVESTIGATING THE ABS PROBLEM. EXPLAINED TO HIM WHAT I THOUGHT WOULD GIVE HIM THE BEST CHANCE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I FOUND OUT LATER THAT IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ABS COMPUTER HAD A PROGRAMMING PROBLEM AND I BELIEVE GMC DEVELOPED A FIX FOR IT. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP ME ON THIS?
2004-01-23
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-12-24
- VIN: 2GTEK19R0T1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER SIDE SEAT BACK BOLT BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. *NM THE BOLTS ATTACHED THE SEAT BACK TO THE SEAT FRAME BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO RECLINE ALL THE WAY BACK AND NOT LOCK INTO POSITION. *SC *JB
2004-01-14
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-01-14
- VIN: 1G3AJ55M9T6
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT LOST STEERING CONTROL. DEALER INDICATED CALL NHTSA.*AK
1996 Gmc Sierra recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1996 Gmc Sierra.
1998-07-01
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.
1996-04-04
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTACTING THE DASH MAT WHICH COULD BIND THE THROTTLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE MAXIMUM RETURN TIMES REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
- Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ADEQUATE THROTTLE CABLE TO DASH MAT CLEARANCE, AND IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CUT OUT A PORTION OF THE DASH MAT TO PROVIDE PROPER CLEARANCE.
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