1996 GMC SUBURBAN
4 recalls, 220 complaints - 39 TSBs
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
03V159000 Apr 28, 2003
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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.
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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, G... Read more
98V150001 Jul 1, 1998
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.
96V057000 Apr 4, 1996
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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.
Complaint Statistics
220 total complaints
13 crashes 2 fires 20 injuries 4 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 52 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 12 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 12 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 8 |
| TIRES | 8 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 7 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 22, 2010
Incident date: Feb 4, 2009
1996 GMC SUBURBAN, CAUGHT ON FIRE. BF OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-0580-91 UPDATED 05/03/10 *BF
Fire
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Feb 22, 2007
Incident date: Feb 21, 2007
TRAVELING UP FROM VA, THE RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE WHICH IS A LT245/75R16 MOUNTED ON A 1996 2500 SUBURBAN LOAD RANGE E TIRE RATED AT MAX 80 PSI, WAS INFLATED TO 65 PSI. I FELT A BOBBLING THEN THE TREAD CAME OFF THE CASING, DAMAGING THE SIDE OF MY SUBURBAN, RIPPING OFF THE MUD FLAP AND DAMAGE TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Feb 10, 2007
Incident date: Feb 10, 2007
ON THE GMC 6.5 THE PMD, OR PUMP MOUNTED DRIVER FAILS DUE TO HEAT FAILURE, ALSO FAILING FOR NO REASON IN 8 DEGREE TEMPERATURES. WHEN IT FAILS THERE ARE NO SIGNS, WARNINGS JUST STALLING THE POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES GONE. NOW PUT YOURSELF ON A 2 MILE HILL OF AN INSANE DESCENT, AND YOURSELF BEHIND T... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Nov 22, 2006
Incident date: Nov 22, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER STALLING, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EASILY RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE INITIAL REPLACEMENT, THE PROB... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Nov 22, 2006
Incident date: Nov 22, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER STALLING, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EASILY RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE INITIAL REPLACEMENT, THE PROB... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 22, 2006
Incident date: Nov 22, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER STALLING, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EASILY RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE INITIAL REPLACEMENT, THE PROB... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 21, 2006
Incident date: Dec 22, 2005
LIMITED RECALL LIMITS MY SAFETY! I HAD A RECENT CLOSE CALL IN MY 1996 GMC SUBURBAN. THE BRAKES BEGAN TO ANTI-LOCK ON DRY PAVEMENT WHEN ANTI-LOCK ASSISTANCE WAS NOT REQUIRED, THUS GREATLY INCREASING MY STOPPING DISTANCE. THE BRAKES WERE NOT PRESSED HARD; THE ANTI-LOCK SHOULD NOT HAVE ENGAGED. IT WAS... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 4, 2005
Incident date: Aug 15, 2005
I HAD A FIRESTONE TIRE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF MY SUBURBAN. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY WHEN WITHOUT WARNING THE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE STEEL BELT AND CAUSED MAJOR DAMAGE TO MY SUBURBAN. MY SUBURBAN IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY BUT THE RENTAL COVERAGE HAS ALREADY BEEN EXCEE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 12, 2005
Incident date: Sep 10, 2005
DT: 1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 05068 CONCERNING ABS BRAKES ON THE 1999 THROUGH 2002 MODELS. WAS ISSUED. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ALTHOUGH THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER HAD NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Jul 18, 2005
Incident date: Jul 15, 1999
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 GMC SUBURBAN. WHEN HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IT HAD 26,000 MILES ON IT. HE WAS PULLING A TRAILER, WITH THE TRAILER AND THE TRUCK IT WEIGHS FROM ANY WHERE 10-15,000 POUNDS. THERE IS A BOLT THAT 3 QUARTERS INCH LONG . PUT THE TWO CABLES TOGETHER AND BOLTED IT INTO THE SIDE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 21, 2004
Incident date: Nov 20, 2004
VEHICLE WAS EXHIBITING NO PROBLEMS. UPON APPROACHING A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AS IF THE ABS SYSTEM WAS KICKING IN, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. I REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND BLED ALL BRAKE LINES, AND THE CONDITION STILL EXISTS. ... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 13, 2004
Incident date: Sep 13, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND BLEW UP. AS RESULT, IT DAMAGED THE VEHICLE. FIRESTONE, MODEL STEELTEX.*AK *JB
TIRES
Sep 13, 2004
Incident date: Sep 4, 2004
BLOW OUT OF REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE ,ON A 1996 GMC, SUBURBAN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ,WITH 58,000 MILES ON IT.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jul 13, 2004
Incident date: Jul 13, 2004
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. IT DID THE SAME THING WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. WHEN TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL LIGHT IT ACCELERATED.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 22, 2004
Incident date: Mar 12, 2002
WE HAVE REPLACED OUR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TWICE SINCE OWNING OUR 96 GMC SUBURBAN. WE HAVE OWNED THE TRUCK SINCE 1998.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 5, 2004
Incident date: Feb 24, 2004
I HAVE TWO GMC VEHICLES WITH THE SAME ENGINE, A GAS 5.7L V8, THAT REQUIRED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACEMENT WITHIN ONE MONTH OF EACH OTHER. THE FIRST VEHICLE IS A 1996 1500 SUBURBAN WITH 90,000 MILES. THE OTHER IS A 1998 K1500 PICKUP WITH 80,000 MILES. BOTH LEAKS OCCURRED AT THE REAR OF THE BOTTOM... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jan 6, 2004
Incident date: Jan 4, 2004
WE HAVE A 1996 6.5 TURBO DIESEL GMC SUBURBAN. WE HAD SEVERE STALLING PROBLEMS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AT THEIR COST AND INSTALLED AT OUR COST, NEW GLOW PLUGS, GLOW PLUG SENSOR, BATTERY, AND BATTERY CABLES SUSPECTED TO BE THE PROBLEM. IT CONTINUED TO STALL. WE RETURNED TO THE DEALER AN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jan 6, 2004
Incident date: Jan 4, 2004
WE HAVE A 1996 6.5 TURBO DIESEL GMC SUBURBAN. WE HAD SEVERE STALLING PROBLEMS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AT THEIR COST AND INSTALLED AT OUR COST, NEW GLOW PLUGS, GLOW PLUG SENSOR, BATTERY, AND BATTERY CABLES SUSPECTED TO BE THE PROBLEM. IT CONTINUED TO STALL. WE RETURNED TO THE DEALER AN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Jan 6, 2004
Incident date: Jan 4, 2004
WE HAVE A 1996 6.5 TURBO DIESEL GMC SUBURBAN. WE HAD SEVERE STALLING PROBLEMS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AT THEIR COST AND INSTALLED AT OUR COST, NEW GLOW PLUGS, GLOW PLUG SENSOR, BATTERY, AND BATTERY CABLES SUSPECTED TO BE THE PROBLEM. IT CONTINUED TO STALL. WE RETURNED TO THE DEALER AN... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 6, 2004
Incident date: Dec 17, 2003
SERIES OF EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE WITH GM REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT IN MY 1996 GMC SUBURBAN WHICH FAILED AFTER ONLY 75,000 MILES - 25,000 MILES BEFORE THE GM RECOMMENDED SERVICE. GM HAS CHOSEN NOT TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH GM TRANSMISSIONS.... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Nov 26, 2003
Incident date: Nov 25, 2003
IT IS A WELL KNOWN FACT THAT THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP ON THE GM 6.5L DIESEL ENGINES. I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF THESE PUMPS REPLACED BY GM AT THEIR COST. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM IS NOT GETTING RESOLVED. THESE VEHICLES DIE INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THEY DIE (STALL), YOU LOOSE YOUR ABILI... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Oct 21, 2003
VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORK ON HIGH SPEED.*MR THE MECHANIC REPLACED WIPER MODULE ASSEMBLY. *PH *JB *JB
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 2, 2003
Incident date: Oct 2, 2003
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 72 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE, CAUSING A COLLISION FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX AT, LT245/75R16. DRIVER WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL FOR INJURIES HE SUSTAINED FROM THE ACCIDENT. HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO FATALITIES. *A... Read more
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Aug 11, 2003
Incident date: Aug 5, 2003
CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS. DEALER STATES FUEL INJECTOR IS CLOGGED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 1, 2003
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH ITS SPEED CONTROL AS STATED IN RECALL 00 V 210 001; BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RCALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Crash
1 injured
TIRES:SIDEWALL
May 7, 2003
Incident date: Apr 2, 2003
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE ROAD, 3 OUT OF 4 SCHWAB TIRES BLEW OUT IN THE SIDEWALL. *AK *JB
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Feb 28, 2003
Incident date: Feb 27, 2003
THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR BECAME DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND AS TIME WENT ON THE HANDLE BROKE OFF. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Dec 3, 2002
Incident date: Nov 26, 2002
VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVEING GM KNOWS OF PROBLEM AND HAS REPLACED INJECTION PUMP AND PUMP MOUNTED DRIVER 3 TIMES SO FAR GM SPECIAL POLICY C00064 FOR 11YRS OR 120000 MILES. THE SAME PROBLEMS STILL EXSIST I HAVE A 9 PASSENGER IN ORDER TO TAKE MY KIDS AND FRIENDS TO SPORTING EVENTS ON ONE SUCH OC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Aug 30, 2002
Incident date: Aug 24, 2002
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE IGNITON WAS OFF THE SWITCH ON THE DRIVERS DOOR FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS SUDDENLY IGNITED . THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE CAR AND IN FACT THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN IN USE FOR OVER FIVE HOURS. LUCKILY OUR SON WENT OUT INTO THE GARAGE AND REPORTED BACK THAT THE CAR WAS FULL ... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 26, 2002
Incident date: Jul 22, 2002
VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO NEUTRAL FROM PARK WITHOUT VEHICLE RUNNING AND WITHOUT BRAKES PUSHED ON CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS WITH DRIVERS SIDE DOOR OPEN INTO A POLE CAUSING DOOR TO BE DAMAGED. *AK
Crash
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jul 16, 2002
Incident date: Oct 25, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL INTERMITTENTLY SHUT OFF. CONTACTED DEALER AND DEALER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jul 11, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 2002
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. WINDSHIELD WIPERS USE TO WORK AT DIFFERENT TIMES, BUT JUST THIS PAST JUNE, THEY STOPPED AND WOULD NOT WORK AT ALL. *AK CONCERNING A SAFETY RECALL #98V150001. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK PERIODICALLY. (NOT WHEN CONSUMER NEEDS THEM) CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE D... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
May 23, 2002
Incident date: Mar 15, 2002
TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM REST OF TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO RIGHT REAR OF VEHICLE. TIRE HAS BEEN SENT TO FIRESTONE FOR "INSPECTION" & THEY DETERMINED THERE WERE NO DEFECTS. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ANOTHER OPINION AS TO WHAT THE CAUSE OF THE TIRE FAILURE WAS. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KNOW MORE DETAILS... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
May 21, 2002
Incident date: Mar 21, 2002
THIS VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING AS MENTIONED IN RECALL # 98-V-150-001. BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Sep 29, 2001
THE WIRING IN THE FUEL TANK FOR THE FUEL PUMP GOT HOT AND MELTED SHORTING OUT THE FUEL PUMP. NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Apr 29, 2002
Incident date: Apr 24, 2002
WHILE REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP TO TRY TO FIX MY PROBLEM, I FOUND THE POWER WIRE (GRAY), MELTED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. MAYBE IT GROUNDED OUT SOMEHOW, BUT THE WHOLE WIRE HARNESS IS BURNT, AND THE WIRE IS BRITTLED AND BURNT.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Jan 9, 2002
THIS VEHICAL HAS INTERMITTENT LEFT AND RIGHT PULLING, REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE,PREMATURE PAD WEAR AND REPLACMENT,AND EXPENSIVE SYSTEM UPGRADES.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 9, 2002
THIS VEHICAL HAS INTERMITTENT LEFT AND RIGHT PULLING, REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE,PREMATURE PAD WEAR AND REPLACMENT,AND EXPENSIVE SYSTEM UPGRADES.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jan 8, 2002
Incident date: Jan 8, 2001
NHTSA RECALL# 98 V 150 001/ MANUFACTURERS RECALL 98043 CONCERNING WINDSHEILD WIPER WIRING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND BOTH INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN.*AK *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Dec 6, 2001
ON GOING ELECTRIAL PROBLEMS, REPLACE BATTERY, BATTERY CABLE, ALTERNATER, DUE TO BATTERY ACID LEAKING DOWN CABLE AND CORRODED CABLE.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Oct 29, 2001
Incident date: Sep 25, 2001
CONSUMER PULLS A TRAILER WITH VEHICLE AND IF USING HAZARD LIGHTS, ALL LIGHTS WILL BLOWOUT, INCLUDING BRAKE LIGHTS. CONTACTED GMC AND TRUCK CUSTOMER RELATIONS WHO STATED CONSUMER COULD NOT USE HAZARD LIGHTS WHILE PULLING A TRAILER.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND BRAKES LIGHT ON THE TRAILER ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Oct 29, 2001
Incident date: Sep 25, 2001
CONSUMER PULLS A TRAILER WITH VEHICLE AND IF USING HAZARD LIGHTS, ALL LIGHTS WILL BLOWOUT, INCLUDING BRAKE LIGHTS. CONTACTED GMC AND TRUCK CUSTOMER RELATIONS WHO STATED CONSUMER COULD NOT USE HAZARD LIGHTS WHILE PULLING A TRAILER.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND BRAKES LIGHT ON THE TRAILER ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Oct 24, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
LOCKS FOR VARIOUS DOORS HAVE STUCK FOUR TIMES, PREVENTING ENTRY OR EXIT FROM VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND PERFORMED REPAIR WORK.*AK CONSUMER WAS ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHICH FAILED INTERMITTENTLY, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL HOWEVER IT DID... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Oct 24, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
LOCKS FOR VARIOUS DOORS HAVE STUCK FOUR TIMES, PREVENTING ENTRY OR EXIT FROM VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND PERFORMED REPAIR WORK.*AK CONSUMER WAS ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHICH FAILED INTERMITTENTLY, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL HOWEVER IT DID... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Oct 16, 2001
Incident date: Sep 29, 2001
THE WIRING IN THE FUEL TANK FOR THE FUEL PUMP GOT HOT AND MELTED SHORTING OUT THE FUEL PUMP. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 5, 2001
Incident date: Aug 10, 2001
VEHICLE WILL STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP, HAS ALSO STALLED ONCE AT 60 MPH.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 5, 2001
Incident date: Aug 10, 2001
BRAKE PEDAL IS SPONGY, AND THERE IS EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED FRONT PADS AND FRONT DISCS. BUT, DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Sep 5, 2001
Incident date: Aug 10, 2001
BRAKE PEDAL IS SPONGY, AND THERE IS EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED FRONT PADS AND FRONT DISCS. BUT, DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM.*AK
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Aug 28, 2001
FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED AT 6:30 AM MILE MARKER 57 I-95 NORTH, SC, UP ON TWO WHEELS ALMOST ROLLOVER - SCARED THE H_LL OUT OF US. SECOND AT 3:15PM I-95 NORTH MILE MARKER 23 I-295 NORTH, VA. CHANGED ALL FOUR TO GOODYEAR. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT24575R16)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 27, 2001
Incident date: Jul 14, 2001
BRAKES BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN TIME TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH STOPPED TRAFFIC. POWER ASSIST WAS REPLACED AND BRAKES ARE OPERATING FINE. LEARNED THROUGH AUTO PARTS SUPPLIER AND DEALERSHIP THAT THIS FAILURE ON THE SUBURBAN HAS BEEN VERY COMMON... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 GMC SUBURBAN
39 manufacturer communications from 26 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 7 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 3 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B
Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696B
Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
PI0969
May 3, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
PI0969
May 3, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
3340
Sep 23, 2006
021244 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
LEFT FRONT AXLE SHAFT DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LEAK SEAL SHAFT. *KB
020730024A
Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
040604088
Mar 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
REPLACEMENT OF CONNECTOR WHEN REPLACING FUEL TANK MODULE/FUEL PUMP MODULE. *TT
3005
Jan 1, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
93-00 FULL SIZE UTILITIES (GMT 400 OLD STYLE ONLY) AC BLOWS WARM AND THE HIGH SIDE PRESSURE IS TOO HIGH. *MJ
02054
Feb 21, 2003
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE DUE TO CRACKED BOULDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THIS SPECIAL POLICY COVERS THE CONDITION FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN YEARS OR 70,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST FROM THE DATE THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY P
02054
Feb 1, 2003
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURES. *TT
990730016A
Oct 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
990524001A
Sep 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKE LEAD/PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR. *MJS
990524001
Jun 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME CAB CHASSIS, CREW CAB, AND PICKUP MODELS MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE LEAD / PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR. *TT
98043
Sep 1, 1998
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
PRODUCT RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVING WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT. *TT
98865020A
Sep 1, 1998
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
VEHICLES LEADING OR PULLING TO EITHER SIDE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, AND PREMATURE FRONT BRAKE WEAR, ESPECIALLY VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN USED TO TOW A HEAVY LOAD. *YC
98865020
Apr 1, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
VEHICLE LEADING OR PULLING TO EITHER SIDE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES OR FRONT BRAKE WEAR NOT MEETING EXPECTATIONS. *YC
761510
Apr 1, 1997
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
BROKEN REAR CARGO DOOR HINGE (INSTALL REPLACEMENT HINGE). *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, GMC SUBURBAN
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE92026
Opened: Mar 6, 1992 , Closed: Jun 24, 1992
SEAT BACK FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE92005
Opened: Jan 16, 1992 , Closed: May 28, 1992
BRAKE LINE ABRASION
There is no summary currently available
PE91020
Opened: Nov 30, 1990 , Closed: Apr 30, 1991
FUEL TANK BAFFLE/STALLS
There is no summary currently available
DP90017
Opened: Aug 24, 1990 , Closed: Dec 21, 1990
INADEQUATE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD
INADEQUATE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD
PE90026
Opened: Dec 12, 1989 , Closed: Apr 9, 1990
IMPROPER SPEED CONTROL
There is no summary currently available
PE90004
Opened: Oct 10, 1989 , Closed: Feb 2, 1990
TRAILER HITCH SEPERATION
There is no summary currently available
GMC SUBURBAN - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC SUBURBAN across all model years (1966, 2003).
48
Total Recalls
2,329
Total Complaints
6
Investigations
246
Reported Crashes
39
Reported Fires
14
Reported Deaths
GMC SUBURBAN - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 20 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 393 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 137 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 268 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 4 | 220 | |
| 1995 | 7 | 294 | View |
| 1994 | 6 | 490 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 254 | View |
| 1992 | 4 | 105 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 33 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 28 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 24 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 | View |