Model year record

1996 GMC Sierra

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 310 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V150001

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,557,585
Reported to NHTSA
1998-07-01
Owners notified
1998-12-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V057000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
379,004
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-04
Owners notified
1996-04-11

Defect description

THESE 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 REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ADEQUATE THROTTLE CABLE TO DASH MAT CLEARANCE, AND IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CUT OUT A PORTION OF THE DASH MAT TO PROVIDE PROPER CLEARANCE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor5257,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2970,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2579,800 mi
Seats1666,435 mi
Power train: automatic transmission14108,748 mi
Air bags: frontal13100,000 mi
Vehicle speed control9150,100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components8
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6
Exterior lighting: headlights6
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system5
Power train: manual transmission5
Seats: front assembly: recliner5114,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder5
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump484,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4149,586 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system345,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery3
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch3
Seat belts3
Unknown or other3
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3130,000 mi
Air bags2
Electrical system2160,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2
Exterior lighting: turn signal2
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2
Fuel system, gasoline2
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system2
Power train: driveline: differential unit2
Suspension: front2
Tires2
Tires: tread/belt239,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring280,000 mi
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: back up lights: switch1
Fuel system, diesel1111,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seat belts: front1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: rear/other1115,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Seats: mid/rear assembly1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Steering1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system162,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Structure1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: tailgate1
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1
Suspension1
Suspension: rear1
Trailer hitches1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor153,000 mi

The 1995 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1997 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.