1996 GMC Sierra 1500 TSBs

21 manufacturer communications for the 1996 GMC Sierra 1500 sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 1996 Sierra 1500 problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

21Communications

What the bulletins cover

Engine6 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain3 bulletins
Visibility & wipers3 bulletins
Brakes & stability2 bulletins
Electrical2 bulletins
Fuel system1 bulletin

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 21 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Service bulletin 17-NA-073 February 21, 2023

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Fuel system 04-06-04-051F March 22, 2022

This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.

Engine 130089009 September 1, 2013

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

Service bulletin PIE-0043 February 1, 2010

CHEVROLET:GMC: ENGINEERING INFORMATION-FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR, DTCS P0446, P0451 OR P0454 SET. GMC ENGINEERING IS ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE ABOVE CONCERN.

Brakes & stability 020525006 January 1, 2006

ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS.

Service bulletin 3325 October 28, 2005

SUPPLEMENT TO BULLETIN 99-06-04-047A FOR FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING.

Transmission & drivetrain 020730024A August 1, 2005

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS.

Engine 040604088 March 1, 2005

REPLACEMENT OF CONNECTOR WHEN REPLACING FUEL TANK MODULE/FUEL PUMP MODULE.

Engine 3081 November 17, 2004

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND P0300 WHEN TOWING, CRUISING UPHILL OR ON HARD ACCELERATION.

Engine 030601024A March 1, 2004

RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE.

Suspension 01570 January 1, 2004

SPRING SLAP NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE GMT 400 SERIES TRUCK.

Electrical 00149D January 1, 2004

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1996 - 1999 P32 MODELS. SIT BULLETIN 1416475.

Engine 01225 January 1, 2004

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE GASKET. * MJ

Transmission & drivetrain 01410 November 18, 2003

POOR PERFORMANCE FROM A STOP IN 2WD, AUTO OR 4WD HI. 2003, 2003 CADILLAC EXT ALSO INCLUDED.

Electrical 00149C November 18, 2003

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.

Engine 030601024 August 1, 2003

RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE.

Visibility & wipers 02054 February 21, 2003

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 PLACED IN SERVICE REGARDLESS OF OWNERSHIP…

Visibility & wipers 02054 February 1, 2003

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURES.

Brakes & stability 020525006A December 1, 2002

ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY.

Transmission & drivetrain 990730016A October 1, 2002

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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