1996 GMC Suburban service brakes, hydraulic problems
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 GMC Suburban — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Limited recall limits my safety! I had a recent close call in my 1996 gmc suburban. The brakes began to anti-lock on dry pavement when anti-lock assistance was not required, thus greatly increasing my stopping distance. The brakes were not pressed hard; the anti-lock should not have engaged. It was…”
filed Feb 21, 2006
“Dt: 1996 chevrolet suburban. A manufacturer's recall 05068 concerning abs brakes on the 1999 through 2002 models. Was issued. This vehicle was not included in the recall although the consumer experienced the same problem as mentioned in the recall. The consumer had not taken vehicle to the dealer…”
filed Sep 12, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Suburban | 118 | 41% |
| 1998 Suburban | 26 | 26% |
| 1997 Suburban | 57 | 28% |
| 1995 Suburban | 100 | 44% |
| 1994 Suburban | 270 | 66% |
| 1993 Suburban | 161 | 76% |
| 1992 Suburban | 67 | 84% |
| 1991 Suburban | 9 | 30% |
| 1990 Suburban | 7 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 GMC 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.