1996 GMC Pick UP Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1996 GMC Pick UP, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1996 GMC Pick UP. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 GMC Pick UP have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,016 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The master bake cylinder rusted. The problem caused extended stopping distance. Please provide more i nformation. *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 7, 2004 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“Consumer seeking reimbursement for repairs on recall on vehicle's windshield wiper motor. *la *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 23, 2004 · Visibility
Compare GMC Pick UP model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Pick UP model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 GMC Pick UP | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 GMC Pick UP | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 GMC Pick UP | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 GMC Pick UP | 0 | 3 |
| 1986 GMC Pick UP | 0 | 3 |
| 1987 GMC Pick UP | 0 | 4 |
| 1988 GMC Pick UP | 0 | 4 |
| 1989 GMC Pick UP | 0 | 4 |
| 1990 GMC Pick UP | 0 | 3 |
| 1991 GMC Pick UP | 0 | 6 |
| 1992 GMC Pick UP | 0 | 5 |
| 1993 GMC Pick UP | 0 | 11 |
| 1994 GMC Pick UP | 0 | 16 |
| 1995 GMC Pick UP | 0 | 18 |
| 1996 GMC Pick UP | 0 | 11 |
Checking a specific 1996 GMC Pick UP
How do I know if my 1996 GMC Pick UP 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.
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.
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
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- Terrain3,124 complaints
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- Envoy2,459 complaints
- 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.