Model year record

1996 Chevrolet Suburban

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 531 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V159000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,755,876
Reported to NHTSA
2003-04-28
Owners notified
2003-06-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V150001

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,557,585
Reported to NHTSA
1998-07-01
Owners notified
1998-12-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V057000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
379,004
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-04
Owners notified
1996-04-11

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip9064,635 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery25
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor25
Tires22
Power train: automatic transmission1957,280 mi
Tires: tread/belt1530,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer14120,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc13
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator11
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components11
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads10
Engine and engine cooling: engine997,000 mi
Air bags: frontal8
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor8
Air bags7
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe735,963 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner635,963 mi
Power train: axle assembly6
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood5174,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5174,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system5
Service brakes, air: antilock5
Service brakes, hydraulic5174,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder5
Trailer hitches5
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump4171,038 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors4
Seat belts: front: anchorage4
Seats4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum4
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump449,049 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan350,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor3
Exterior lighting: headlights3
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal335,963 mi
Power train: manual transmission3
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3
Suspension3
Unknown or other3
Vehicle speed control3
Visibility: power window devices and controls3
Electrical system: ignition2
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Electrical system: starter assembly2
Electrical system: wiring250,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling2115,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel280,000 mi
Exterior lighting2
Fuel system, gasoline2
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system212,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: banjo housing2
Power train: driveline: differential unit2
Power train: driveline: driveshaft2
Power train: driveline: universal joint2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2102,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist2
Steering: rack and pinion2
Structure2
Structure: body: door2
Suspension: front2
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm2
Tires: sidewall2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1174,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Child seat: harness buckle: convertible1
Electrical system1
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer1174,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Fuel system, diesel180,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Fuel system, other1
Fuel/propulsion system1240,000 mi
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Parking brake1
Power train129,452 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes1185,000 mi
Service brakes, air1
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module1
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1174,000 mi
Steering1140,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system189,200 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: multiple axle1
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Wheels: rim1

The 1995 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1997 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

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Equipment

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.