1996 GMC Suburban Other or unknown 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 other or unknown 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.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving along towing a trailer, driver made a right turn, and the receiver to the trailer hitch broke. Problem was reported to dealership. Trailer hitch was replaced by the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #859879, filed 2000-04“Vehicle has a broken trailer hitch and attachments. Two DOT investigators shipped it to washington to examine it. Consumer did not remember investigators' names.”
NHTSA complaint #858256, filed 2000-03Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 8 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1996 GMC Suburban
62 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsTires
18 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior 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.
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