Model year record

1996 Chevrolet Suburban

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

Chevrolet Suburban, 1992–1999 generation
Pictured: the 1992–1999 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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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