Structure Related Problems of the 1996 GMC Sierra

Table 1 shows five common structure related problems of the 1996 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the tailgate hinge (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the door (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of GMC Sierra


Recently reported Structure problems of the 1996 GMC Sierra

The Tailgate Hinge problem

1996 GMC Sierra lost its cables as well as the remaining parts holding the tailgate is rusting and the catch on the drivers side does not pop open automatically. . . . . Remaining parts holding tailgate are rusting. Also, catch on driver's side doesn't pop open automatically.   Read details...

The Door problem

Inside door handle release failure.   Read details...

The Structure problem

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   Read details...


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