1996 GMC Pick UP Problems
- Complaints
- 19filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 65,016miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 GMC Pick UP (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 1996 GMC Pick UP. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (21% of the total), followed by visibility (4) and electrical system (3). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,016 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes4 21%
- Electrical system3 16%
- Engine cooling1 5.3%
- Seats1 5.3%
- Steering1 5.3%
- Suspension1 5.3%
Also reported: Tires (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “Abs: anti-lock brakes when engaged do not disengage timely; can feel strain on truck; cause cruise control to disengage; increased stopping; fire hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #985602, filed 1996-06Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Talked with GM customer care about rcall #98043 exact problem I am having. Said my VIN was not covered even though same problem appears in my vehicle. Safety issue as wipers are intermittent during use. Gm customer service said they would not cover the issue or provide GM district manager names or provide any further escalation on this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #751008, filed 2001-08Electrical system: “Wire for low beam headlights broken at terminal block in steering column, causing lights not to work. Other wires damaged, not yet broken. Tilting of steering wheel causes wire bundle to flex, and wear out. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #857945, filed 2000-03Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 65,016 and 65,016 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 GMC Pick UP in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10013496Apr 20, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4l80e output carrier thrust washer changes.
Other model years of the GMC Pick UP
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 22,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 5 | 76,750 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 12 | 30,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 23 | 49,450 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 14 | 74,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 22 | 40,225 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 19 | 65,016 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 32 | 88,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 23 | 114,361 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 13 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 8 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 5 | 198,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 GMC Pick UP have?
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 1996 GMC Pick UP as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 GMC Pick UP is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (21% of the total), followed by visibility with 4.
Has the 1996 GMC Pick UP been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1996 GMC Pick UP reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,016 miles and the middle half falls between 65,016 and 65,016 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.