1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 7, 2010 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Suburban 2500 years
Not enough data 13th of 16 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. That ranks 13th out of 16 Suburban 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 132,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires1 · ~132,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires1100%132,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet suburban 2500 with bf goodrich tires, all terrain tako, size lp245/75r/16e. While driving 70 mph the vehicle began to shake. He pulled over and inspected the tires. The front passenger side tire had a bulge. He changed the tire with his spare and purchased a new…

Tires · received Sep 7, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10354131

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500?

Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Suburban 2500 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.