NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 GMC P3 Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 GMC P3 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 GMC P3. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized GMC dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 GMC P3. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1996 GMC P3 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA99-021: J71 AUTO-PARK INCONSISTEN OPERATION
Closed July 26, 2001
Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Fan
Reported January 16, 1996 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 108 vehicles
Owners notified January 11, 1996 · Vehicles built January 1, 1996 – January 1, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLIES CAN BREAK FROM FATIGUE CAUSED BY ENGINE AND/OR VEHICLE INDUCED STRESSES.
Safety consequence
IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE HOOD OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS OPEN, A PERSON IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE COULD BE STRUCK BY A FAN SEGMENT AND INJURED.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ENGINE COOLING FAN WITH A NEWLY RELEASED FAN ASSEMBLY HAVING RIVETS WITH LARGER HEADS.
Notes
SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM; FAN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOME CHASSIS BUILT WITH 6.5L DIESEL ENGINES AND 7.4L GASOLINE ENGINES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET TRUCK AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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