Model year record

1996 GMC Sierra

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

GMC Sierra, 1988–1998 generation
Pictured: the 1988–1998 generation. MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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