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1,996 GMC Sierra 1500 C1500 SL 2dr Extended Cab LB Model Shown

1996 GMC Sierra 1500 C1500 SL 2dr Extended Cab LB


  1. STEERING
  2. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  3. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
  4. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
  5. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
  6. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
  7. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
  8. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  9. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  10. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  11. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
  12. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
  13. SUSPENSION
  14. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
  15. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
  16. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  17. OTHER
  18. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
  19. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  20. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  21. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  22. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
  23. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
  24. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  25. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
  26. SEATS
  27. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
  28. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  29. POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  30. EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  31. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
  32. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
  33. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
  34. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  35. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  36. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  37. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  38. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  39. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  40. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
  41. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
  42. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  43. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  44. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  45. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  46. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
  47. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  48. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  49. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
  50. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  51. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  52. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
  53. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  54. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
  55. POWER TRAIN
  56. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  57. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  58. STRUCTURE:BODY
  59. SEATS
  60. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
  61. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
  62. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  63. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  64. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  65. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  66. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  67. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  68. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
  69. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  70. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  71. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  72. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
  73. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
  74. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  75. STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
  76. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Component Description:
1. STEERING
Bulletin Number: 030232044
Bulletin Date: Sep 2004
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
EFFECT OF STEERING BOX LIMITER ADJUSTMENT ON TURNING RADIUS AND POSSIBILITY OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM DAMAGE DUE TO IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT. VARIOUS 1990-2004 MODELS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10004297 )


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2. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 020604052
Bulletin Date: Oct 2002
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
ENGINE STALL, NO START, HARD START CONDITION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10000167 )


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3. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Bulletin Number: 020864016
Bulletin Date: Jul 2002
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON FRONT DOOR HINGE PIN BUSHING WEAR, FRONT DOOR SAG, OR DOOR CHUCKING MOVEMENT IN EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 634339 )


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4. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Bulletin Number: 020523001A
Bulletin Date: Apr 2002
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SOME CUSTOMERS AND DEALERS MAY COMMENT ON ACCELERATED UNEVEN BRAKE PAD WEAR ON SOME VEHICLE WITH FOUR-PISTON FIXED CALIPER REAR DISC BRAKES. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 634850 )


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5. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Bulletin Number: 020137002
Bulletin Date: Mar 2002
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE DIAGNOSIS/RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INOPERATIVE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 629530 )


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6. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Bulletin Number: 00064B
Bulletin Date: Feb 2002
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR VEHICLES EXPERIENCING A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP, LEADING TO COMPLAINTS OF POOR PERFORMANCE OF FUEL ECONOMY, HARD/ NO STARTS, HESITATION, AS WELL AS ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGIN ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 628910 )


Component Description:
7. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Bulletin Number: 020523001
Bulletin Date: Jan 2002
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SOME CUSTOMERS AND DEALERS MAY COMMENT ON ACCELERATED UNEVEN BRAKE PAD WEAR ON F6-7 MEDIUM DUTY TILT CAB MODELS AND H6-7 CONVENTIONAL MEDIUM DUTY MODELS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 628945 )


Component Description:
8. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 000601023A
Bulletin Date: Dec 2001
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
INFORMATION USED WHEN DIAGNOSING NOISE CONDITIONS SUCH AS ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, SPARK KNOCK AT 2000 - 2500 RPM RANGE, UNDER A MODERATE TO HEAVY LOAD WITH A WARMED UP ENGINE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 628938 )


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9. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 000604003A
Bulletin Date: Dec 2001
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, ESPECIALLY AFTER SETTING OVERNIGHT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 628905 )


Component Description:
10. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 99066D
Bulletin Date: Dec 2001
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE ORHARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INUJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 628925 )


Component Description:
11. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Bulletin Number: 010420005
Bulletin Date: Nov 2001
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
INFORMATION REGARDING CORRECT VEHICLE APPLICATION FOR EATON. 1990-2002 CHEVROLET AND GMC C-SERIES CONVENTIONAL AND T-SERIES TILT CAB MEDIUM DUTY MODELS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 627737 )


Component Description:
12. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Bulletin Number: 010604037B
Bulletin Date: Oct 2001
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL TRANSFER PUMP INOPERATIVE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 627790 )


Component Description:
13. SUSPENSION
Bulletin Number: 010861005
Bulletin Date: Oct 2001
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
INFORMATION REGARDING POOR RIDE QUALITY. (H6-7 C-SERIES CONVENTIONAL MEDIUM DUTY MODELS). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 627626 )


Component Description:
14. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Bulletin Number: 010604037
Bulletin Date: Jun 2001
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON INOPERATIVE SECONDARY FUEL TANK TRANSFER PUMPS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 623445 )


Component Description:
15. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Bulletin Number: 010604037
Bulletin Date: Jun 2001
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING FUEL TRANSFER PUMP INOPERATIVE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 623426 )


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16. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 010730021
Bulletin Date: May 2001
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 619742 )


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17. OTHER
Bulletin Number: 00148
Bulletin Date: Nov 2000
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE, OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). THE DEPOSIT BUILD-UP MAY CAUSE INJECTOR POPPETS TO STICK CLOSED. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 616390 )


Component Description:
18. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Bulletin Number: 00064
Bulletin Date: Sep 2000
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP, LEADING TO COMPLAINTS OF POOR PERFORMANCE OR FUEL ECONOMY, HARD / NO STARTS, HESITATION, ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6092348 )


Component Description:
19. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 99066B
Bulletin Date: May 2000
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 613602 )


Component Description:
20. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 000604014
Bulletin Date: Apr 2000
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HARD, NO, OR SLOW START, BACKFIRE OR KICKBACK DURING CRANK / START, GRINDING OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING CRANK, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0338. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6091427 )


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21. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 990604047
Bulletin Date: Feb 2000
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
METAL CONTAMINATION MAY BE FOUND IN THE FUEL FILTER AND FILTER HOUSING ON VEHICLES WITH 6.5L DIESEL ENGINES. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 611250 )


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22. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Bulletin Number: 99066A
Bulletin Date: Feb 2000
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 612133 )


Component Description:
23. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Bulletin Number: 99066A
Bulletin Date: Feb 2000
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SOME VEHICLES THAT ARE REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA, EQUIPPED WITH A 4.3L, 5.0L OR 5.7L ENGINE AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS, MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 609762 )


Component Description:
24. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 000604002
Bulletin Date: Jan 2000
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING A HARD, NO START OR EXCESSIVE GRAY OR WHITE SMOKE CONDITION ON START UP AFTER RECENT GLOW PLUG REPLACEMENT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 609709 )


Component Description:
25. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Bulletin Number: 000604003
Bulletin Date: Jan 2000
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, AND / OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 609696 )


Component Description:
26. SEATS
Bulletin Number: 990940004
Bulletin Date: Jan 2000
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
GENERAL MOTORS BEGAN PROVIDING CHILD RESTRAIN SEAT TOP TETHER HARDWARE PACKAGES TO CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO REQUESTED THEM. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 609743 )


Component Description:
27. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Bulletin Number: 99066
Bulletin Date: Nov 1999
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT COVERING THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) FAILURE CONDITION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6089206 )


Component Description:
28. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 990604047
Bulletin Date: Oct 1999
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
METAL CONTAMINATION IN VEHICLE FUEL SYSTEM. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6088960 )


Component Description:
29. POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Bulletin Number: 990731003A
Bulletin Date: Oct 1999
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SOME OWNERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT OF NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH HOUSING, CLUTCH MAY NOT ENGAGE, CLUTCH DISC HUB CRACKED / BROKEN. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6088963 )


Component Description:
30. EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Bulletin Number: 990525004
Bulletin Date: Oct 1999
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
CONCERNS WITH INTERMITTENT MULTIFUNCTION ALARM ACTIVATION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6089156 )


Component Description:
31. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Bulletin Number: 990524001A
Bulletin Date: Sep 1999
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
BRAKE LEAD/PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 608388 )


Component Description:
32. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Bulletin Number: 990524001
Bulletin Date: Jun 1999
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SOME CAB CHASSIS, CREW CAB, AND PICKUP MODELS MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE LEAD / PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 606765 )


Component Description:
33. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Bulletin Number: 990849007
Bulletin Date: Jun 1999
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN VIN BREAKPOINTS XJ105482 AND XJ510031 MAY EXHIBIT INACCURATE FUEL GUAGE READINGS, VEHICLE RUNS OUT OF FUEL, OR FUEL GAUGE REGISTERS FULL BUT MAY STILL ADD FUEL. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 606089 )


Component Description:
34. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 990604016
Bulletin Date: May 1999
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE SURGE WHILE TRAILERING. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 606549 )


Component Description:
35. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 990601003
Bulletin Date: Apr 1999
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT ON ENGINE KNOCKING NOISE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 605961 )


Component Description:
36. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 767402
Bulletin Date: Sep 1998
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
COMPLAINTS THAT FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT ENGAGE AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE UPDATED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAST ACTUATOR. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 602827 )


Component Description:
37. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 867404
Bulletin Date: Sep 1998
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
COMMENTS ABOUT A LOW TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL OR THAT THE TRANSFER CASE FLUID IS OVERFILLED. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 603824 )


Component Description:
38. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 876525
Bulletin Date: Sep 1998
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
COMMENTS OF AN EXTENDED ENGINE CRANKING TIME DURING A HOT RESTART IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 38 C (100 F). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 602824 )


Component Description:
39. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Bulletin Number: 98865020A
Bulletin Date: Sep 1998
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
VEHICLES LEADING OR PULLING TO EITHER SIDE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, AND PREMATURE FRONT BRAKE WEAR, ESPECIALLY VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN USED TO TOW A HEAVY LOAD. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 602774 )


Component Description:
40. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Bulletin Number: 98043
Bulletin Date: Sep 1998
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
PRODUCT RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVING WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 615106 )


Component Description:
41. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Bulletin Number: 98764301
Bulletin Date: Sep 1998
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
CONCERNS THAT THE COLDER THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS, THE LONGER IT TAKES FOR THE FRONT AXLE TO ENGAGE WHEN 4 WHEEL DRIVE IS SELECTED, OR THE FRONT AXLE DOES NOT ENGAGE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 602772 )


Component Description:
42. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 837110A
Bulletin Date: Aug 1998
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR CANNOT BE REMOVED. YD ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 609641 )


Component Description:
43. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 876126
Bulletin Date: Aug 1998
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
OIL WEEP OR LEAK AT GASKET BETWEEN UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD. YD ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 609579 )


Component Description:
44. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Bulletin Number: 776306A
Bulletin Date: Aug 1998
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
FUEL SOLENOID DRIVER LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO NO START OR STALL. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 609676 )


Component Description:
45. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 876507A
Bulletin Date: Jul 1998
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
ROUGH IDLE AFTER START, WHEN VEHICLE HAS SAT OVERNIGHT AND POPPETS STICKING. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 609582 )


Component Description:
46. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Bulletin Number: 98768303A
Bulletin Date: Jun 1998
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
COMMENTS THAT THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES EMPTY AFTER ONLY GOING 200 TO 250 MILES, AND THEY ARE ONLY ABLE TO PUT APPROXIMATELY 23 GALLONS OR LESS OF FUEL IN THE 30 GALLON TANK. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 601900 )


Component Description:
47. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 98776002
Bulletin Date: Jun 1998
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SUBJECT ON ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT NOISE DUE TO POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY MISALIGNMENT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 601901 )


Component Description:
48. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 98837110
Bulletin Date: May 1998
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 601414 )


Component Description:
49. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Bulletin Number: 98865020
Bulletin Date: Apr 1998
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
VEHICLE LEADING OR PULLING TO EITHER SIDE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES OR FRONT BRAKE WEAR NOT MEETING EXPECTATIONS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 601128 )


Component Description:
50. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 98876304
Bulletin Date: Apr 1998
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
COMPLAINTS THAT THEIR VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO START OR WILL NOT START. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 601127 )


Component Description:
51. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 776306
Bulletin Date: Feb 1998
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
COMMENTS OF A NO START, STALL CONDITION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 600430 )


Component Description:
52. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Bulletin Number: 768303
Bulletin Date: Jun 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
FUEL GUAGE INDICATES EMPTY WITH 7-8 GALLONS (30 LITERS) LEFT IN TANK. (REPLACE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FLOAT ARM ASSEMBLY). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 52569 )


Component Description:
53. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 577126B
Bulletin Date: Apr 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 52105 )


Component Description:
54. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Bulletin Number: 666309
Bulletin Date: Apr 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
ENGINE HARD TO START (REPLACE FUEL PUMP PULSATOR). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 52350 )


Component Description:
55. POWER TRAIN
Bulletin Number: 764301
Bulletin Date: Apr 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SLOW OR NO ENGAGEMENT OF FRONT AXLE WHEN 4 WD IS SELECTED (REPLACE FRONT AXLE ACTUATOR). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 52348 )


Component Description:
56. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 9674L60E04A
Bulletin Date: Apr 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 52554 )


Component Description:
57. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 9774L60E08A
Bulletin Date: Apr 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1-2 AND/OR 2-3 UPSHIFT SLIP/FLARE, NO 3RD OR 4TH GEAR, DTC P1870, LAUNCH SHUDDER (REVISE VCM WIRING). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 52555 )


Component Description:
58. STRUCTURE:BODY
Bulletin Number: 661509A
Bulletin Date: Apr 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
FIBER GLASS REAR FENDER PAINT STAR SHAPED CRACKS (INSTALL PROTECTIVE LINER). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 52558 )


Component Description:
59. SEATS
Bulletin Number: 761612
Bulletin Date: Apr 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
EASY ENTRY SEAT NOISE, MOVEMENT, HIGH ADJUSTMENT EFFORT (REPLACE RISER ASSEMBLY). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 52595 )


Component Description:
60. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Bulletin Number: 777153
Bulletin Date: Apr 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
CHUGGLE/SURGE ON TCC APPLY/NO DTC'S (REFLASH PCM). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 52345 )


Component Description:
61. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Bulletin Number: 9774L60E13A
Bulletin Date: Apr 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
CHUGGLE/SURGE ON TCC APPLY/NO DTC'S (REFLASH THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 52552 )


Component Description:
62. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 667103A
Bulletin Date: Mar 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1-2 AND/OR 2-3 UPSHIFT SLIP/FLARE, NO 3RD OR 4TH GEAR, DTC P1870, LAUNCH SHUDDER (REVISE VCM WIRING). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 52584 )


Component Description:
63. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 667202B
Bulletin Date: Mar 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
MANUEL TRANSMISSION RATTLE NOISE AT IDLE (INSTALL CONVENTIONAL FLYWHEEL). AK ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 52588 )


Component Description:
64. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 676114A
Bulletin Date: Mar 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
ENGINE NOISE (INSTALL VALVE STEM OIL SEAL). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 52601 )


Component Description:
65. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 677159
Bulletin Date: Mar 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
CLUNK NOISE ON ACCELERATION AFTER A CLOSED THROTTLE COAST DOWN (NEW TCC CALIBRATION). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 52590 )


Component Description:
66. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 777153
Bulletin Date: Mar 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
CHUGGLE/SURGE ON TCC APPLY/NO DTC'S (REFLASH THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 52591 )


Component Description:
67. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Bulletin Number: 549001A
Bulletin Date: Mar 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 52600 )


Component Description:
68. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Bulletin Number: 97008
Bulletin Date: Mar 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
GMC HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 1995-1997 C/K EXTENDED CAB ABD 2 DOOR MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RECLINING SEATS AND EASY ENTRY FEATURE. RECALL 97V-037. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 51472 )


Component Description:
69. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 577126A
Bulletin Date: Feb 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 51354 )


Component Description:
70. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 577126R
Bulletin Date: Feb 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY/REPLACE BUSHING. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 51502 )


Component Description:
71. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 667202A
Bulletin Date: Feb 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
MANUAL TRANSMISSION RATTLE NOISE AT IDLE (INSTALL CONVENTIONAL FLYWHEEL). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 51298 )


Component Description:
72. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Bulletin Number: 677159
Bulletin Date: Feb 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
CLUNK NOISE ON ACCELERATION AFTER A CLOSED THROTTLE COAST DOWN (NEW TCC CALIBRATION). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 51308 )


Component Description:
73. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Bulletin Number: 569603A
Bulletin Date: Jan 1997
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE IN MOBILE (TWO-WAY) RADIO (REPROGRAM VCM-A). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 51275 )


Component Description:
74. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 667406
Bulletin Date: Dec 1996
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
TRANSFER CASE HOPS OUT OF 4-HIGH, OR NO DRIVE IN 2 OR 4-HIGH RANGES AND/OR GRINDING NOISE (INSTALL MAINSHAFT/RANGE HUB KIT) ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 50569 )


Component Description:
75. STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Bulletin Number: 662004
Bulletin Date: Dec 1996
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
GAP BETWEEN FRONT BUMPER AND RUB STRIP (INSTALL WASHER). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 50570 )


Component Description:
76. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Bulletin Number: 01404
Bulletin Date: Dec 1995
Vehicle: 1,996 GMC Sierra 1500

Summary:
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A STARTER CLICK-NO-CRANK CONDITION IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 15 DEGREES F. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 46864 )


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