1996 GMC C35 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1996 GMC C35, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 1996 GMC C35
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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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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Bead (tires)
These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.
Remedy: Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced.
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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.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 GMC C35 have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“During any speed on wet roads with heavy loads the brakes when they are applied they will instantly engage and then disengage. The brakes have to be reapplied several times in order for the brakes to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 15, 1998 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“The dealership will not honor his recall letter regarding interior seats. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 29, 1996 · Seats
Compare GMC C35 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC C35 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 GMC C35 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 GMC C35 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 GMC C35 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 GMC C35 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 GMC C35 | 3 | 1 |
| 1986 GMC C35 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 GMC C35 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 GMC C35 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 GMC C35 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 GMC C35 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 GMC C35 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 GMC C35 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 GMC C35 | 7 | 2 |
| 1995 GMC C35 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 GMC C35 | 5 | 3 |
Checking a specific 1996 GMC C35
How do I know if my 1996 GMC C35 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 C35; 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.
Other GMC models
- Sierra 15008,930 complaints
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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.