Complaints
310
Crashes
20
Fires
8
Injuries
14
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Gmc Sierra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#152 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Avg mileage:64,500 mi
#229 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Avg mileage:76,000 mi
#325 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:70,720 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Gmc Sierra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 52 | — | — | 64,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 29 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 25 | 3 | — | 70,720 mi | |
| SEATS | 16 | — | — | 66,435 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 14 | — | 1 | 108,748 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 13 | 12 | — | 119,052 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | — | — | 150,100 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 5 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 5 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 4 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 4 | — | — | 129,099 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 160,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 2 | — | — | — |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
52
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,500
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
25
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,720
SEATS
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,435
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
108,748
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
13
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,052
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,100
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,099
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,000
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
160,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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