1996 GMC K2500 Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1996 GMC K2500 narrows the engine list to three: a turbocharged 6.5L diesel V8, a 5.7L V8 that can run on compressed natural gas or gasoline, and a 7.4L gasoline V8. That mix puts three quite different fueling and induction arrangements in one book. Bodies are the standard cab pickup, the cab & chassis and the extended cab pickup, and Sierra SL, Sierra SLE and Sierra SLT are the trims listed for the year.
Engines covered
- 6.5L V8 (395 cu in) — OHV, turbocharged, diesel
- 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, CNG or gasoline
- 7.4L V8 (454 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door standard cab pickup
- 2-door cab & chassis
- 2-door extended cab pickup
Trims covered
- Sierra SL
- Sierra SLE
- Sierra SLT
Known issues on the 1996 K2500. Two recalls apply, both to replacement filters sold for these trucks: a fuel filter that may not seal where it connects and can leak fuel, and an oil filter that can seal poorly and let the engine lose oil, both with fire as the consequence. Twenty-five owner complaints are logged with NHTSA, ten of them on the service brakes, five on visibility and three on structure. Brake procedures, torque values and diagnostics are the obvious first stop, with the wiring diagrams behind them.
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. TH
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 20
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. I
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOB
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT
I OWN A 1996 G M C SUBURBAN K2500 W THE 6.5 DIESEL ENGINE . I HAVE CHANGED (3) THREE INJECTION PUMPS IN ITS LIFE TIME AND ACCORDING TO SEVERAL HIGHLY QUALIFIED MECHANICS IT'S TIME TO DO IT AGAIN.THE P
SMOKE ROLLED OUT OF THE CAB OF THE PICKUP, WIRE UNDER DRIVER SEAT FOR THE ELECTRIC SEATS BECAME BARE SHORTED OUT AND THE FUSE DID NOT CLOSE SHUT, BURNED UP HARNESS AND MELTED PART OF DASH BY FUSES AND
ABS BRAKES ON MY 1996 K2500 SUBURBAN ACTIVATE AT SLOW SPEEDS. *TR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FUNCTION WORKING INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL. PROBLEM ORIGINALLY OCCURRED ONLY IN INTERMITTANT AND "LOW" SETTING, BUT NOW ALSO AFFECTS OPERATION IN "HIGH" SPEED.*AK
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK ERRATICALLY. THEY SHUT ON/OFF ON THEIR OWN AT ANY TIME. WHEN NEEDED THEY SHUT OFF, AND IT TAKES A WHILE BEFORE CUTTING BACK ON. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK VIN IS NOT INCL
Showing the 5 most serious of 28 complaints filed with NHTSA.
