MYRModel Year Report

1996 GMC Suburban

● Typical for this model
1996 GMC Suburban
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:10:55.021Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Suburban Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1990: 22 complaints 1990 1991: 30 complaints 1992: 80 complaints 1993: 212 complaints 1993 1994: 411 complaints 1995: 227 complaints 1996: 172 complaints 1996 1997: 200 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1999: 285 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 5 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004
1996: 172 complaints
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YearComplaints
19810
19820
19832
19845
19853
19864
19878
19888
198917
199022
199130
199280
1993212
1994411
1995227
1996172
1997200
1998100
1999285
200015
20015
20027
20035
20041

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 30%

30% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 52 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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UPON APPYING THE ABS BRAKES IN LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKES FAILED 3THREE TIMES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ONCE RESULTING IN A CRASH/INJURIES. ALSO, REPLACED OXYGEN SENSOR. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970527

VISIBILITY 7%

7% of complaints: visibility — 12 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 7%

7% of complaints: visibility — 12 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 5%

5% of complaints: tires — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 72 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE, CAUSING A COLLISION FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX AT, LT245/75R16.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031002

TIRES 5%

5% of complaints: tires — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19950920 — EA (closed 20010920)

POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE

R 19960411 — vehicle speed control

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTACTING THE DASH MAT WHICH COULD BIND THE THROTTLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE MAXIMUM RETURN TIMES REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY S

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ADEQUATE THROTTLE CABLE TO DASH MAT CLEARANCE, AND IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CUT OUT A PORTION OF THE DASH MAT TO PROVIDE PROPER CLEARANCE.

Campaign 96V057000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19981215 — visibility

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

Campaign 98V150001 — check if this car was fixed

I 19991203 — PE (closed 20000502)

BATTERY LEAKS ACID

I 20000131 — DP (open)

OEM HITCH RECEIVER PLATFORM CRACKING

I 20000411 — PE (closed 20000926)

HEADLIGHT

I 20020531 — EA (closed 20030723)

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

R 20030619 — visibility

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND D

Campaign 03V159000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 GMC Suburban — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (52 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V057000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V150001 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V159000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 1992 ▲ 1998

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ◆ 1999 ● 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1996 GMC Suburban reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 GMC Suburban is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC Suburban?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 GMC Suburban have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.