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1996 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 | 494 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 | 555 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 | 592 |
| 6.5L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 15 | 19 | 16 | 636 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTACTING THE DASH MAT WHICH COULD BIND THE THROTTLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE MAXIMUM RETURN TIMES REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
317 complaints filed by owners for this model year (21 involving a crash, 9 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1996 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD?
EPA figures for the 1996 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1996 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1996 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1996 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD?
Owners have filed 317 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD, most often about: Visibility, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.