1996 Chevrolet Suburban steering problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph while towing a trailer, the trailer brakes malfunctioned causing the wheels to lock and blowing the trailer front passenger side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician…”
filed Jun 27, 2014
“While driving, the steering failed. This caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The consumer regained control of the vehicle and pulled over and turned the vehicle off. The consumer was able to restart vehicle, but the steering would not turn. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the…”
filed Aug 2, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Suburban | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Suburban | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Suburban | 4 | 10% |
| 2019 Suburban | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 Suburban | 8 | 10% |
| 2017 Suburban | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 Suburban | 23 | 11% |
| 2015 Suburban | 59 | 14% |
| 2014 Suburban | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Suburban | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.