1996 GMC Sierra Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 246 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 GMC Sierra, 2% of the 246 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.
“Automatic transmission is leaking fluid, dealer replaced clutch slave, cylinder assembly seal and found that the fluid was leaking at the shifter on top of the transmission, transmission mount is also weak which is causing problems shifting. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #567316, filed 2002-09“Consumer was traveling about 25mph on highway and went to make right hand turn, and rear end shifted and vehicle started making funny noises. Transmisiion started slipping, and vehicle wouldn't go into shift at all.”
NHTSA complaint #875257, filed 2000-11“When driving at any speed there is some type of noise coming from the right front of the vehicle and the right front tire keeps wearing out. Consumer had to replace tire, and the dealer can't determine the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #847225, filed 1999-09Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 11% |
| 2005 | 9 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 15 | 6% |
| 2000 | 25 | 6% |
| 1999 | 39 | 7% |
| 1998 | 11 | 6% |
| 1997 | 11 | 5% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1996 GMC Sierra
84 complaintsBrakes
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 GMC Sierra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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