1996 GMC SIERRA Recalls (2)

Campaign:
96V057000 on 04/16/1996
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
04/30/1995 - 10/31/1995
Affected:
379,004
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
System: fuel; throttle linkages and control; fmvss no. 124. vehicle description: pickup trucks, cab/chassis, utility and multi-purpose trucks equipped with gasoline engines. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
98V150001 on 02/10/1999
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Manufactured:
07/31/1994 - 05/30/1996
Affected:
1,557,585
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Notes:
Owner notification began december 15, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1996 GMC SIERRA TSBs (17)

Bulletin:
98043
Component:
136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Summary:
Product recall campaign involving windshield wiper motor replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
020730024A
Component:
103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Summary:
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
Bulletin:
020525006
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt
Bulletin:
020525006A
Component:
046000 service brakes, air:antilock
Summary:
Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy. *tt
Bulletin:
02054
Component:
136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Summary:
Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures. *tt
Bulletin:
02054
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Windshield wiper failure due to cracked boulder joints on the controller circuit board. this special policy covers the condition for a period of seven years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first from the date the vehicle was originally p
Bulletin:
01410
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Poor performance from a stop in 2wd, auto or 4wd hi. 2003, 2003 cadillac ext also included. *tt
Bulletin:
00149C
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp on with a p0300 set and a misfire. various models including the 1996-1999 p32 and the 1996-2002 gmc c/k truck. *tt
Bulletin:
030601024A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Rattle noise in engine. *tt
Bulletin:
030601024
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Rattle noise in engine. *tt
Bulletin:
01570
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Spring slap noise from the rear of the gmt 400 series truck. *mn
Bulletin:
00149D
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp on with a p0300 set and a misfire. various models including 1996 - 1999 p32 models. sit bulletin 1416475. *tt
Bulletin:
01225
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Engine coolant leak at intake gasket. * mj
Bulletin:
990730016A
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt
Bulletin:
3081
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Service engine soon light and p0300 when towing, cruising uphill or on hard acceleration. *tt
Bulletin:
040604088
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module. *tt
Bulletin:
3325
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Supplement to bulletin 99-06-04-047a for fuel system cleaning. *tt

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