CarRecallWatchThe 1996 GMC C/K Suburban (Gmc) has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (1 report).
1996 GMC C/K Suburban (Gmc) recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1996 GMC C/K Suburban (Gmc).
Most common 1996 GMC C/K Suburban (Gmc) problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP FOR RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. FRONT SECTION OF METAL BRAKE LINE HAD FAILED DUE TO RUST. HAD LEAKING BRAKE LINE REPLACED. GARAGE NOTED THAT REAR SECTION OF METAL BRAKE LINES WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED IN FUTURE BECAUSE THEY WERE RUSTED AND WOULD PROBABLY START TO LEAK. ON JULY 20, 2012 THE REAR SECTION OF LINE FAILED. MILEAGE 87,697. *TR
COMING TO A STOP BEHIND A LINE OF CARS (NOT TOO LONG AFTER SUBURBAN PURCHASED) & BRAKE PEDAL STARTED GIVING RESISTANCE & MAKING NOISE (GROWLING-LIKE/PUSHING BACK) & DID NOT WANT TO STOP. HAD ALMOST CONSTANT TROUBLE W/ IT AFTER THAT, ESPECIALLY IN COLD & WET CONDITIONS & WE LIVE IN THE NORTHWEST, SO THIS IS HAPPENS A LOT! COUPLE OF TIMES, ALMOST SLID OFF OF ROADWAY OR INTO BACK OF PEOPLE, EVEN W/ MORE THAN ENOUGH STOPPING DISTANCE. BEFORE WE BOUGHT VEHICLE (WE HAVE GONE LESS THEN 5K MI) SEVERAL BRAKE COMPONENTS WERE CHANGED (PADS/DRUMS/ROTORS/CALIPERS, ALL PARTS MORE THAN ONCE OR TWICE) & BRAKES WERE CONSTANTLY BEING CHECKED OUT, SO THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE, NOT JUST W/ OUR 96 SUBURBAN, OTHER
THE SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING,THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT AND VAN OVER HEATS AND I CANNOT MOVE THE VAN. I CAN BARLEY GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, BECAUSE OF THE STEERING.IT HAPPENS WHEN IT RAINS . AND SOMETIMES WHEN IT IS NOT RAINING. THIS HAS HAPPEN TO ME AT LEAST 12 TIMES IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. I GAVE THE DATE OF THE LAST TIME . IT IS IN MY DRIVE NOW BECAUSE I CAN'T AFFORD TO SEND IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN. I HAVE HAD DIFFERENT GARAGES WORK ON IT BUT IT STILL CAME OFF. SO I TOOK IT TO SCORE A DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE HAD IT 4 TIMES I THE PAST 3 MONTHS. I HAVE ALSO HAD MY SON AND MY HUSBAND COME AND PUT IT ON WHEN I WAS ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SO MANY TIMES I CANNOT COUNT TH
1996 GMC C/K Suburban (Gmc) questions
Does the 1996 GMC C/K Suburban (Gmc) have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 GMC C/K Suburban (Gmc) at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC C/K Suburban (Gmc)?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Service Brakes (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 GMC C/K Suburban (Gmc) has been fixed?
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