1996 GMC G35 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1996 GMC G35, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1996 GMC G35
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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Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock…
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Linkages (steering)
The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.
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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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 GMC G35 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 112,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Consumer indicated that transmission went into limp mode. When this occurred transmission switched over to second gear and stayed in that gear until vehicle was turned off. Dealership indicated this w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 27, 2004 · Power train
Compare GMC G35 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC G35 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 GMC G35 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 GMC G35 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 GMC G35 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 GMC G35 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 GMC G35 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 GMC G35 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 GMC G35 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 GMC G35 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 GMC G35 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 GMC G35 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 GMC G35 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 GMC G35 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 GMC G35 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 GMC G35 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1996 GMC G35
How do I know if my 1996 GMC G35 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1996 GMC G35; 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 96V117000).
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.