Total Complaints
6 filings
GMC VANDURA · model year
1996 GMC VANDURA
6 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1996GMCVANDURA carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1996 VANDURA is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 2 filings, followed by vehicle speed control (1) and electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 1996 VANDURA. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20000918STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
THE VEHICLE IS SUPPLIED AS AN INCOMPLETE VEHICLE FOR CONVERSION TO A 12A/20C SCHOOL BUS, THE REAR WHEELAGE DESIGN IS NARROWER THAN THE FRONT AXLE TIRE TRACK, THIS DESIGN CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE FISH TAILING DUE TO LACK OF PROPER STABILITY. *MJS
20000110ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WHEN DRIVING AFTER DARK, THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT MODULE (WITH AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT TURN ON AFTER DARK) SHORTS OUT TURNING OFF THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENTION PANEL WITHOUT WARNING. MANUALLY TURNING ON THE HEADLIGHTS CORRECTS THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM OCCURS AT BOTH LOW SPEED OR HIGHWAY SPEED. *AK
20000110INTERIOR LIGHTING
WHEN DRIVING AFTER DARK, THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT MODULE (WITH AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT TURN ON AFTER DARK) SHORTS OUT TURNING OFF THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENTION PANEL WITHOUT WARNING. MANUALLY TURNING ON THE HEADLIGHTS CORRECTS THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM OCCURS AT BOTH LOW SPEED OR HIGHWAY SPEED. *AK
19990903SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE VEHICLE PULSATES AND LUNGES FORWARD. DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL. *AK
19990903VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE VEHICLE PULSATES AND LUNGES FORWARD. DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL. *AK
19980713SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI LOCK BRAKE FAILURE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE COLLISION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1996 GMC VANDURA have?▼
The 1996 GMC VANDURA has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC VANDURA?▼
The most-complained component for the 1996 GMC VANDURA is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS.
Is the 1996 GMC VANDURA safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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