Complaints
531
Crashes
25
Fires
17
Injuries
18
Fatalities
10
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Chevrolet Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#190 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:127,318 mi
Crash-related:7
#225 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
#325 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 90 | 7 | — | 127,318 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 25 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 25 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 22 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 19 | — | 2 | 118,140 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 15 | 2 | — | 42,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 14 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 11 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 10 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 | — | 1 | 97,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 8 | 6 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 8 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 3 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 7 | — | — | 46,232 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 6 | — | — | 35,963 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 6 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 5 | — | 4 | 174,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 5 | — | 1 | 174,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | — | 1 | 174,116 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 5 | — | — | — | |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 4 | — | — | 171,038 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 4 | — | — | — |
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