Complaints
220
Crashes
13
Fires
2
Injuries
20
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Gmc Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#152 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:94,173 mi
Crash-related:4
#212 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Avg mileage:208,671 mi
#312 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Gmc Suburban.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 52 | 4 | — | 94,173 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 12 | — | — | 208,671 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 12 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 8 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 8 | 1 | — | 57,901 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 8 | 1 | — | 70,670 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 208,671 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 | 1 | — | 76,100 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 7 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 1 | — | 114,336 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 4 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 2 | — | — | 142,696 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 | — | — | 96,798 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | — | 90,000 mi |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
52
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,173
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
208,671
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,901
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,670
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
208,671
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,100
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,336
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
142,696
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,798
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:LINKAGES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,000
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