1996 GMC 1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 GMC 1500, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving at any speed vehicle jerked. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmisson failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10087247, filed 2004-08“When driving at any speed and shifting vehicle from first to second gear, the vehicle is shifting very hard due to a faulty valve within the transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #847653, filed 1999-09Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 8% |
| 1994 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1996 GMC 1500
7 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 GMC 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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