1996 GMC Suburban Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1996 GMC Suburban. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 03V159000Apr 28, 20031,755,876 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
  Covers: GMC Suburban 1994–1997, Chevrolet Suburban 1994–1997, C/K Pickups 1994–1997 +10 more

  Reported issue: 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. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.

  Possible consequence: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.

  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 do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782…

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• 98V150001Jul 1, 19981,557,585 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
  Covers: GMC Suburban 1994–1996, Chevrolet Suburban 1994–1996, GMC Yukon 1994–1996 +7 more

  Reported issue: 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 intermittently.

  Possible consequence: This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

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• 96V057000Apr 4, 1996379,004 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: GMC Suburban 1995–1996, Chevrolet Suburban 1995–1996, K10 1995–1996 +11 more

  Reported issue: 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 standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."

  Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

  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.

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