Does the 1996 GMC C35 have any recalls?

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, tires, suspension, vehicle speed control, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1996 GMC C35 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 GMC C35?

3 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1996 GMC C35 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 GMC C35. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your GMC been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A GMC dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1996 GMC C35 recalls, newest first

March 7, 1997NHTSA 97V037000624,433 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature is activated.
Consequence: This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 1, 1996NHTSA 96V1170005,773 vehicles potentially affected

Tires › Bead

Summary: These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.
Consequence: This damage to the tire reinforcing structure in the bead "toe" area causes a bulge in the sidewall after the tire is inflated. This condition will result in a slow air loss causing the tire to go flat. However, it is possible for the damage to result in a rapid air loss causing injuries to anyone if they were handling the tire when this occurred.
Remedy: Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 7, 1996NHTSA 96V08200016,918 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Summary: The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
Consequence: Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. This could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 4, 1996NHTSA 96V057000379,004 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 25, 1996NHTSA 96E0100002,400 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Consequence: If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. These corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 28, 1995NHTSA 95V243000623 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: Certain trucks have fuel rail assemblies with an improperly crimped end retainer clip that results in a fuel leak.
Consequence: If fuel leakage occurs and an ignition source is present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel rail assembly and replace any fuel rail assembly with a julian date code of 95318 through 95338.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1996 GMC C35 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Seats1
Service brakes1
Tires › Bead1

Other GMC C35 years

Other 1996 GMC models

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1996 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1996 Dodge Ram (14 recalls)
1996 Plymouth Voyager (13 recalls)
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1996’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1996 GMC C35 have any recalls?: 6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, tires, suspension, vehicle speed control, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 GMC C35 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 GMC C35?: 3 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.