1996 GMC C15 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1996 GMC C15, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 1996 GMC C15
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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Tank assembly (fuel system)
Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks. The front, inner corner of the fuel tank can contact the body sill either intermittently or constantly. This movement can cause a discernible noise and, over time, can wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at point of contact.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for wear and, either install a spacer between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, replace the fuel tank.
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Seats
Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature is activated.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.
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U-bolt, leaf spring to axle (suspension)
The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
Remedy: Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.
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Vehicle speed control
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."
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.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Certain trucks have fuel rail assemblies with an improperly crimped end retainer clip that results in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel rail assembly and replace any fuel rail assembly with a julian date code of 95318 through 95338.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 GMC C15 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Recall #97v037000, when contacting dealer to schedule an appointment for recall work, dealer stated that the recall was rescinded. Dealer waiting to hear from manufacturer, son's finger was cut by mec”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 24, 1997 · Seats
“Owner states while driving driver's side seatback will fall. Owner notes that dealres keep repairing problem with the same parts, but problem returns. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 22, 1997 · Seats
Compare GMC C15 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC C15 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 GMC C15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 GMC C15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 GMC C15 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 GMC C15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 GMC C15 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 GMC C15 | 4 | 1 |
| 1989 GMC C15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 GMC C15 | 2 | 2 |
| 1991 GMC C15 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 GMC C15 | 2 | 6 |
| 1993 GMC C15 | 2 | 7 |
| 1994 GMC C15 | 8 | 7 |
| 1995 GMC C15 | 6 | 10 |
| 1996 GMC C15 | 5 | 4 |
Checking a specific 1996 GMC C15
How do I know if my 1996 GMC C15 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1996 GMC C15; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 95V243000).
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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- Yukon XL2,417 complaints
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.