1996 Chevrolet Suburban suspension problems

10 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 3%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Front: control arm: upper arm
2
Front
2
Multiple axle
1
Front: shock absorber
1
Front: control arm
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Chevrolet Suburban suspension problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Chevrolet Suburban owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 28, 2000 · Suspension · FL

While traveling at any speed vehicle make a loud noise. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informaton.

Filed Oct 16, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · IL

Transmission shaft housing cracked in half because the casting was too thin.

Filed Jul 3, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · VA

The vehicle makes a humming sound and increases as it accelerates due to the transmission oil pump and the torque converter failure. Yh

Filed Sep 20, 1999 · Suspension · NE

When appling brakes, vehicle pulls to the left. Possible suspension failure.

Filed Jul 28, 1999 · Engine, Suspension · IL

Transmission 3 problems with parts replaced, upper control arm became loose on 3rd visit parts replaced, rear doord binding,oil cooler adapter and oil pan loose, rear a coil replaced,water pump replaced,power steering pump replaced,cooling hose into manifold broke was replaced,

Filed Jun 25, 1999 · Steering, Suspension · TX

Right rear upper control arm bolt wasn't in place, fell out. Also, steering linkage: idler arm came apart, causing steering to lock up.

Filed Jun 11, 1998 · Suspension · TX

Shock absorber attached to a-frame broke. Not able to hold shock absorber. Happened on driver's side first & now on passenger's shock absorber is gone & loose. Mechanic said it started to chip away.

Filed Jan 30, 1998 · Brakes, Suspension · NC

Vehicle suffers from noticeable vibration which appears to be the result of a design flaw. Dealer also replaced front/rear ABS brakes/tires/driveshaft and rear axle.

Filed Jan 2, 1997 · Brakes, Suspension · TX

Premature brake wear.

Filed Nov 21, 1996 · Suspension · CA

Loose control arm bolts caused loss of control.

Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban suspension

Does the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Chevrolet Suburban suspension problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban suspension?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Suburban have bad suspension?

The Chevrolet Suburban model years with the most suspension complaints are 1999 (33 complaints), 2015 (29 complaints) and 1997 (19 complaints).