1996 GMC C/K Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 GMC C/K Series, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1996 GMC C/K Series
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)
On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 GMC C/K Series have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 80,763 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Re: investigation action #ea05-007, "tailgate support cables". Please increase vehicle range back to at least 1996. My tailgate cables have broken as well. *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 10, 2006 · Structure
“When slowing down the anti-lock brakes kick in. I was told it was the wheel bearing. The connection gets corroded. I heard there was a recall for this on newer version. *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 8, 2006 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare GMC C/K Series model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC C/K Series model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 GMC C/K Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 GMC C/K Series | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 GMC C/K Series | 1 | 4 |
| 1997 GMC C/K Series | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 GMC C/K Series | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 GMC C/K Series | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 GMC C/K Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 GMC C/K Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 GMC C/K Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 GMC C/K Series | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 1996 GMC C/K Series
How do I know if my 1996 GMC C/K Series has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 GMC C/K Series; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V159000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.