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1996 GMC GMC Truck recalls & complaints

8 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
8complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the GMC GMC Truck under individual trim or body names rather than "GMC Truck", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

8complaints
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Brakes (2), Hydraulic (2), Airbags (1), Steering (1), Unknown Or Other (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (8)

01/01/2008 · Airbags · crash
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

04/28/1999 · Steering
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED, DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT CONTAIN A PRESSURE GAUGE TO DETERMINE PUMP FAILURE. MJS

10/27/1997 · Equipment
AIR CONDITIONER HOSE FAILED.

10/27/1997 · Brakes
MASTER CYLINDER RESERVIOR FAILED.

10/27/1997 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
A VERY SMALL ROCK CAUSED A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD.

10/27/1997 · Brakes
ABS MODULE FAILED.

08/29/1997 · Transmission / drivetrain
TRANSMISSION FAILED.

07/24/1996 · Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE IDLES TOO HIGH.

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