1996 GMC Sierra Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 246 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1996 GMC Sierra, 5% of the 246 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,050 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“On the evening of june 15,2004, my husband was driving our 1996 Gmc Sierra 2500 deisel pickup truck home. While driving up a long, steep grade the gas pedal stuck down and the truck would not shift gears. My husband had to slam on the brake pedal and then the gas pedal released with a popping sound. The truck will still not shift gears. The cruise control was not on.”
NHTSA complaint #10078314, filed 2004-06, 130,000 miles“While driving at approximately 40mph took foot off accelerator pedal to slow down, vehicle would fail to slow down until foot pressed on brakes to release acceleration. Throttle would always stick. Had cruise control disconnected in case problem was caused by electrical wiring. The manufacturer refused to acknowlege that a problem existed.”
NHTSA complaint #841616, filed 1999-07“When driving at any speed, the truck surges and also accelerates without foot being on the throttle. The dealer stated that it was normal for the truck to surge, and is not able to detect a problem with the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #824418, filed 1998-06“Cruise control malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to accelerate, and not turn off when pressing the brakes. Needed to turn off ignition in order to stop vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #835892, filed 1999-05“Transmission does not slow vehicle down the way it should when decelerating while in gear; also, speeds to 30 MPH in 3rd gear with gas pedal released.”
NHTSA complaint #507806, filed 1996-08Related recalls
- 96V057000Apr 4, 1996These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times…Covers: GMC Sierra 1995–1996, Chevrolet Suburban 1995–1996, GMC Suburban 1995–1996 +11 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 5% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 4% |
| 2000 | 27 | 6% |
| 1999 | 39 | 7% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
| 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 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 GMC Sierra
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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