Does the 1996 GMC G35 have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, steering, electrical system, tires. 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 G35 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 G35?

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

1996 GMC G35 recalls

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

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

For the 1996 GMC G35. 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.

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1996 GMC G35 recalls, newest first

May 19, 2006NHTSA 06E04300088,303 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: 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.
Consequence: This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
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).

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 26, 1996NHTSA 96V1870008,340 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages

Summary: The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
Consequence: The tapered stud can loosen and the driver would notice a lag in the responsiveness to steering wheel inputs. Eventually the relay rod stud can fracture resulting loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 26, 1996NHTSA 96V18600020,689 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Summary: Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.
Consequence: This condition can cause an electrical short leading to ignition and combusion of the plastics in the electrical components of the vehicle resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock relay (if equipped); inspect the remote keyless entry module (if equipped) for signs of corrosion, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas.

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

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 GMC G35 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

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers1
Power train › Automatic transmission1

Other GMC G35 years

Other 1996 GMC models

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Questions

Does the 1996 GMC G35 have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, steering, electrical system, tires. 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 G35 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 G35?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.