How many recalls does the 1996 GMC Vandura Series have?

The 1996 GMC Vandura Series has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1996 GMC Vandura Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1996 GMC Vandura Series?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1996 GMC Vandura Series Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1996 GMC Vandura Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Muffler,converter and tail pipe section of vehicle fell apart at the hinge causing fumes to enter the cabin of the vehicle resulting in passenger feeling drowsy.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

“Muffler,converter and tail pipe section of vehicle fell apart at the hinge causing fumes to enter the cabin of the vehicle resulting in passenger feeling drowsy.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 GMC Vandura Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.