1996 GMC Sierra HD 6.5L T 4WD
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The 1996 GMC Sierra HD 6.5L T 4WD is a 190-hp turbocharged with four-wheel drive.
It makes 190 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Diesel |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 6.5L 8-cylinder turbocharged diesel (Detroit Diesel) |
| Horsepower | 190 hp |
| Torque | 385 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1996 GMC Sierra HD 6.5L T 4WD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 GMC SIERRA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 1, 1998 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.
NHTSA campaign 98V150001
Apr 4, 1996 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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."
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ADEQUATE THROTTLE CABLE TO DASH MAT CLEARANCE, AND IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CUT OUT A PORTION OF THE DASH MAT TO PROVIDE PROPER CLEARANCE.
NHTSA campaign 96V057000
260 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 GMC SIERRA
Owner Complaints
260 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 GMC SIERRA (20 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 14 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Visibility | 84 |
| Hydraulic | 48 |
| Service Brakes | 48 |
| Power Train | 26 |
| Seats | 18 |
| Fuel System | 17 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1996 GMC SIERRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.