Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1996 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the hood latch (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the tailgate latch (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hood Latch problems | |
| Tailgate Latch problems |
As I was entering florida I had just pased several cars and trucks at about 7 pm Sunday night . I was relaxing and pulled my left foot back to the seat when I bumped the hood release with my foot. The hood imediatly opened all the way back to the wind shield. Read details...
The tailgate latch will not unlock the tailgate. The windshield wipers will not work, or will only work on high speed. Will sometimes work if turned to high first then to low speed. While starting to move from a stop sign the drivers seat broke from the adjustment rails, allowing the seat to fall Read details...