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1996 Chevrolet Suburban

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

4 recalls name the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. Newest first.

Owner complaints

360 complaints20 involved a crash12 involved a fire14 injuries10 deaths

What owners report most

  1. Service brakes, hydraulic160
  2. Electrical system60
  3. Power train45
  4. Visibility44
  5. Engine and engine cooling44
  6. Tires39
  7. Fuel system, gasoline19
  8. Air bags17
  9. Steering15
  10. Suspension10

Latest complaints

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

Every Chevrolet Suburban model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.