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Other or unknownPart report

1996 Chevrolet Suburban Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
3%of 360 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban, 3% of the 360 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Trailer hitch platform weld joint failure due to stress on the hitch, causing cracking hitch flanges, at stress points. The metal fatigue (cracks) have reduced the hitch towing capacity by 50 percent. Where in continous use of the hitch can cause complete failure, resulting in serious injury to passengers.”

NHTSA complaint #561734, filed 2001-06

“While pulling trailer at low speed and turning right the metal on the hitch tore on the drivers side causing the trailer hitch to go under the car and nearly puncture the fuel tank, the hitch was install by the manufacturer and did not break at bolt attachment or weld. Nlm”

NHTSA complaint #561468, filed 2001-06

“Consumer was sitting at an intersection and there was a grinding noise. She had foot on brakes, and vehicle started to surge forward. Then, vehicle idled highly, and engine check light came on. Dealership was aware of problem.”

NHTSA complaint #893089, filed 2001-07

“The lock latch on the century room to grow car seat model #4331nvs 300 ste manufacturer date 1998-08-28c does not latch properly, causing child to be free while traveling or trapped at times. Company contacted without satisfaction.”

NHTSA complaint #714830, filed 1999-11

“Rear passenger door sticking when opened from inside, lubricated the four doors, then door badly squeaking, replace r/I pin and bushings to correct the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #522380, filed 1997-09

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202437%
20231511%
2022119%
2021157%
202049%
201956%
20181113%
20171813%
20162612%
20155413%
20141831%
20134639%
20123838%
20114631%
20104740%
20092322%
20084119%
20073913%
200629%
200554%
200452%
200341%
200293%
200172%
200072%
199981%
199842%
1997102%
199693%
199582%
1994132%
199371%
199242%
199124%
198935%
198716%
1986229%

Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban

Brakes
137 complaints
Electrical system
47 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
42 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
40 complaints
Tires
39 complaints
Engine cooling
36 complaints
Fuel system
23 complaints
Air bags
16 complaints
Steering
15 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Equipment
9 complaints
Seat belts
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology