Does the 1996 GMC Sierra have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, vehicle speed control. 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 Sierra 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 Sierra?

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

1996 GMC Sierra recalls

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

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

For the 1996 GMC Sierra. 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 Sierra recalls, newest first

July 1, 1998NHTSA 98V1500011,557,585 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

Summary: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Consequence: This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

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

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 246 complaints about the 1996 GMC Sierra with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 19
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 14
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes57
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor52
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer29
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip25
Fuel system20

Other 1996 GMC models

Most recalled 1996 vehicles

1996 Dodge Caravan (16 recalls)
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 Sierra have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, vehicle speed control. 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 Sierra 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 Sierra?: 246 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.