1996 GMC C1500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 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 air bags of the 1996 GMC C1500, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Consumer was involved in a head-on collision, impact about 40 to 45 MPH and the driver's side air bag did not deploy; also, the driver's side seat did not lock, causing injuries to the driver's neck and back.”
NHTSA complaint #808062, filed 1997-03“While traveling 30-35 MPH, and as a result of an accident, air bags did not deploy. Dealer manufacturer have been contacted. Please provide further informaton.”
NHTSA complaint #851370, filed 1999-10Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 13% |
| 1995 | 6 | 19% |
Other parts of the 1996 GMC C1500
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 GMC C1500
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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