1996 GMC G30 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 GMC G30, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 1996 GMC G30
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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U-bolt, leaf spring to axle (suspension)
One of the four rear axle u-bolts can break. This can potentially lead to the spring lifting from the axle under certain rebound, braking or cornering maneuvers.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the four rear axle u-bolts on the affected vehicles.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 GMC G30 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“In heavy stop and go traffic driver let foot off brake and allowed vehicle to accelerate approximately 40 feet accelerator was not pushed. Vehicle continued to accelerate after brakes were applied goi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 8, 2000 · Service brakes, air
“Fuel tank over flows when filling, excess gas runs down side of vehicle and spills onto hot exhaust pipe creating dangerous fire hazard, gas often spews out and vent holes around filler hose can cause”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 29, 1996 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare GMC G30 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC G30 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 GMC G30 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 GMC G30 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 GMC G30 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 GMC G30 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 GMC G30 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 GMC G30 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 GMC G30 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 GMC G30 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 GMC G30 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 GMC G30 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 GMC G30 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 GMC G30 | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1996 GMC G30
How do I know if my 1996 GMC G30 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 G30; 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 96V092000).
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.