1996 GMC C1500 Suburban Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C1500 Suburban years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC C1500 Suburban. That ranks 3rd out of 4 C1500 Suburban model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 155,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 C1500 Suburban 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 100% | 155,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 GMC C1500 Suburban recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 GMC C1500 Suburban.
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.
This gmc suburban was recalled several years ago for windshield wiper failure. It was repaired in 2007 under the recall. The identical problem has recurred. The wipers are uncontrollable by the switch intermittently. They come on when not selected on or will not come on when selected on. *tr
My windshield wiper runs intermittently,and sometimes stops altogether or runs at full speed and will not turn off. Usually i pull over and lift the hood and give the windshield motor a thump and this seems to sort it out till the next time. The thing that annoys me most is when it wont start in…
Other GMC C1500 Suburban years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 C1500 Suburban | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 C1500 Suburban | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC C1500 Suburban?
Owners most often report visibility problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC C1500 Suburban?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 GMC C1500 Suburban a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C1500 Suburban model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.