1996 GMC K2500: problems, recalls and reliability

2 recalls and 14 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2007

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

1 fire report

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Common problems

Computed from 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 14 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)7 complaints

Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)3 complaints

Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)2 complaints

Fuel System, Diesel (fuel pump, tank, lines)1 complaint

Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)1 complaint

“Windshield wipers function working intermittently or not at all. Problem originally occurred only in intermittant and "low" setting, but now also affects operation in "high" speed.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2002

“Smoke rolled out of the cab of the pickup, wire under driver seat for the electric seats became bare shorted out and the fuse did not close shut, burned up harness and melted part of dash by fuses and burned up all wires under dash.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2001

“Windshield wipers work erratically. They shut on/off on their own at any time. When needed they shut off, and it takes a while before cutting back on. Dealer has been contacted.*ak VIN is not included in recall 96043, consumer repaired on his own. *slc”Owner report · Visibility · Mar 2001

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“Spabs brakes fail to respond to peal application, allowing truck to roll through intersection. In addition, when applyingbrakes in a panic situation, resulting in extended stopping distance. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“When coming to stop, braking and hitting bump in road, experienced ABS malfunctioning when brake action seemed ineffective in stopping, rendering inoperative. *ak *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“The windshield wiper motor only works intermittently, the consumer has reconnected the switch, but the problem with the motor still occurs. *slc”Owner report · Visibility

“Vehicle pulls to left/right upon braking. Direction is not predictable prior to braking. In addition, replaced front brake calipers/pads/rotors and hoses. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 2 campaigns

EQUIPMENT07E088000 · Oct 2007

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE06E043000 · May 2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

How other years compare

199510 complaints · 2 recalls 1996 (this page)14 complaints · 2 recalls

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1996 GMC K2500 reliable?

NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1996 GMC K2500. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.

Does the 1996 GMC K2500 have open recalls?

2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.