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1996 GMC S Utility recalls & complaints

2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
2complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the GMC S Utility under individual trim or body names rather than "S Utility", 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

2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Equipment (2).

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

Read recent complaints (2)

10/12/2017 · Equipment
KENWOOD DNX693S IN DASH RECEIVER THE SAFETY WARNING CREATES A HAZARD FOR THE DRIVER; PLEASE LET ME EXPLAIN... #1 START THE VEHICLE #2 PUT ON SEAT BELT AND PUT CAR IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF DRIVEWAY.(CANT WAIT FOR DNX TO BOOT BECAUSE IT TAKES TOO LONG) #3 BEGIN TO BACK OUT OF DRIVEWAY WITHOUT BACK UP SENSORS BECAUSE THEY ARE DISABLED BY THE SAFETY WARNING #4…

09/29/2016 · Equipment
NO BRAKES, CAR BARELY STOP, STOPS FAR BEYOND INTERSECTION TRAFFIC LIGHT CAR CHECKED OUT, BRAKES AND BRAKE LINE REPLACED. THE SERVICE STABILITY, SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM, SERVICE ABS, CAR DING, DING, PARKING BRAKE LIGHT STAY ON. INFORMED THAT HYDROLIC SYSTEM INOPERABLE.

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