1996 GMC S15 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 GMC S15, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1996 GMC S15
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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Manual transmission (power train)
Some of these trucks were built with transmissions containing parts which were not machined to GM's specifications.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmission main shaft output torque using a special tool. If the output torque does not meet specifications, the transmission will be replaced.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 GMC S15 have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
Compare GMC S15 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC S15 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 GMC S15 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 GMC S15 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 GMC S15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 GMC S15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 GMC S15 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 GMC S15 | 2 | 3 |
| 1987 GMC S15 | 1 | 3 |
| 1988 GMC S15 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 GMC S15 | 1 | 8 |
| 1990 GMC S15 | 1 | 3 |
| 1991 GMC S15 | 3 | 8 |
| 1992 GMC S15 | 1 | 3 |
| 1993 GMC S15 | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 GMC S15 | 2 | 6 |
| 1995 GMC S15 | 1 | 3 |
| 1996 GMC S15 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 GMC S15 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 GMC S15 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 GMC S15 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 GMC S15 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1996 GMC S15
How do I know if my 1996 GMC S15 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 S15; 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 96V035000).
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
- Acadia5,569 complaints
- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- 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.