1996 Chevrolet Suburban
1996 Defect Investigations
There are also 4 Chevrolet recalls » 8 defect investigations » 20 TSBs » for the Chevrolet Suburban.
BATTERY LEAKS ACID: Electrical System
no recall issued
1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN -- Allege that their batteries leak, causing damage to the right front brake line, the ABS wire harness, and the positive battery cable. Investigation was initiated on May 02 2000. Closed on June 28 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA00013 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #DP00001OEM HITCH RECEIVER PLATFORM CRACKING: Equipment
possible recall
1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN -- The petition alleges that cracks in the hitch receiver platform may lead to separation of the trailer and loss of steering control Investigation was initiated on January 31 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #DP00001 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA00024HEADLIGHT: Exterior Lighting
no recall issued
1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN -- Allege possibility of wire breakage/shorting or other electrical failure at eh multi-function switch connector may cause failure of vehicle headlights without warning Investigation was initiated on September 26 2000. Closed on December 21 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA00024 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA95026POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Recall #01I006000
1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN -- Poor performance of ABS brakes Investigation was initiated on September 20 1995. Closed on September 20 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA95026 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA97007STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONS: Steering
no recall issued
1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN -- Coupling bolts, joining the steering shaft, may separate. In some cases, total unforeseen, loss of steering control may result. Investigation was initiated on April 17 1997. Closed on March 12 1998. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA97007 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE96076STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONS: Steering
no recall issued
1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN -- Bolt in the coupling, joining the upper intermediate and steering column shafts, falls out. Total loss of steering occurs when the shafts then separate. Investigation was initiated on December 18 1996. Closed on April 17 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE96076 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA02006WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor**
Recall #03V159000
** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN -- As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, RQ99-003, GM has expanded the population of safety recall 98V-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles. Included are various 1994-1997 my M/L vans, S/T trucks and SUVS, & C/K trucks and SUVS. See attached technical report for details.
Investigation was initiated on May 31 2002. Closed on July 23 2003. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA02006 »