1996 GMC Suburban
1996 Defect Investigations
There are also 4 GMC recalls » 6 defect investigations » 13 TSBs » for the GMC Suburban.
BATTERY LEAKS ACID: Electrical System
no recall issued
1996 GMC SUBURBAN -- ODI has received 16 complaints where the owners allege that the standard GM factory supplied ac delco battery case failed, resulting in leakage of the sulfuric acid. Of the 16 complaint vehicles, five Suburban and three Tahoes owners complainted about a loss of brake fluid resulting from deterioration of the right front brake line. The remaining eight complaints pertained to sulfuric acid leakage from the battery case. At least one complaintant stated that the replacement battery also failed. Several of the complainants note that the leaking acid had come in contact with a wire harness at the frame in the vicinity of the steel bake line. A faield inspection by ODI indicates that the described harness is the ABS connection to the right front wheelspeed sensor. A preliminary evaluation is being opened for the following reasons: - to gather appropriate information on this matter in order to accurately assess the technical causes and resulting impacts on the vehicle's safety system(s); - to identify any defect trends and causality or correlation with other factors; and - to address any resulting public safety concerns and consequences. Investigation was initiated on December 03 1999. Closed on May 02 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE99073 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #DP00001OEM HITCH RECEIVER PLATFORM CRACKING: Equipment
possible recall
1996 GMC 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 #PE00017HEADLIGHT: Exterior Lighting
no recall issued
1996 GMC SUBURBAN -- Allege the the wire breakage in the headlight high-low beam control circuit at the multifunction switch connector may cause failure of vehicle headlights without warning Investigation was initiated on April 11 2000. Closed on September 26 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE00017 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA95026POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Recall #01I006000
1996 GMC 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 #EA02006WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor**
Recall #03V210000
** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1996 GMC 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 »