1996 GMC Sierra power train problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1996 GMC Sierra — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While towing trailer with 2 quads (4 wheelers) on expressway with a group of co-workers, I was attempting to pass another vehicle when my truck would not shift into passing gear. It made a loud "reving" noise and began rapidly decreasing in speed. I pulled off the expressway bringing the vehicle to…”
filed Jul 8, 2005
“Automatic transmission is leaking fluid, dealer replaced clutch slave, cylinder assembly seal and found that the fluid was leaking at the shifter on top of the transmission, transmission mount is also weak which is causing problems shifting. Nlm”
filed Sep 25, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
020730024A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2005
Power Train problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 23 | 38% |
| 2015 Sierra | 6 | 11% |
| 2014 Sierra | 10 | 10% |
| 2013 Sierra | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 Sierra | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 Sierra | 6 | 14% |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 Sierra | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 Sierra | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 Sierra | 11 | 9% |
| 2004 Sierra | 18 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 GMC Sierra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.