1996 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K Suburban (gmc) years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc). That ranks 2nd out of 4 C/K Suburban (gmc) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | 82,359 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 245,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc).
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Applied brakes to stop for red traffic light and pedal went to floor. Front section of metal brake line had failed due to rust. Had leaking brake line replaced. Garage noted that rear section of metal brake lines would need to be replaced in future because they were rusted and would probably start…
Coming to a stop behind a line of cars (not too long after suburban purchased) & brake pedal started giving resistance & making noise (growling-like/pushing back) & did not want to stop. Had almost constant trouble w/ it after that, especially in cold & wet conditions & we live in the northwest, so…
The serpentine belt comes off while i am driving,the power steering goes out and van over heats and i cannot move the van. I can barley get to the side of the road, because of the steering.it happens when it rains . And sometimes when it is not raining. This has happen to me at least 12 times in…
Other GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 C/K Suburban (gmc) | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 C/K Suburban (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 C/K Suburban (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc)?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Suburban (gmc) model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.