Model year record

1996 GMC Suburban

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 220 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 slip5274,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer12208,671 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor12
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery8
Tires857,901 mi
Tires: tread/belt858,007 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system7208,671 mi
Power train: automatic transmission774,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc7
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5
Vehicle speed control520,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder4
Air bags: frontal3
Electrical system3
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery3
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables2
Electrical system: wiring2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel287,947 mi
Fuel system, diesel287,947 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal2
Power train: driveline: differential unit2
Seats2
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Steering2
Steering: linkages2
Structure: body: door290,000 mi
Suspension: rear2
Tires: sidewall2
Trailer hitches2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling190,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump187,947 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal118,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1995 model has about half as many 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.