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1996 GMC Suburban Equipment Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 172 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 1996 GMC Suburban, 1% of the 172 complaints for this model year.

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

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003120%
199952%
199833%
199711%
199621%
199563%
199431%
199321%
199211%
198916%
1988113%

Other parts of the 1996 GMC Suburban

Brakes
62 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaints
Electrical system
18 complaints
Tires
18 complaints
Fuel system
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 GMC Suburban

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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