Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet suburban. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the transmission failed. The contact stated that the transmission would slip intermittently prior to the failure. The dealer advised that the transmission had failed and would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 179,000.
1996 Chevrolet Suburban: complete transmission failure
8 of the 360 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
1996 chevrolet suburban transmission failed numerous times. *mr there was no third gear and transmission slipping. The consumer requested to be reimbursed. The driveshaft was repaired and 2 joints were replaced in the front shaft.
Automatic transmission went out while driving on freeway without any warning. Nable to drive vehicle, had to coast to off-ramp. Transmission had to totally replace. Pre-ature wear, metal filling were found and missing part in transmission according to technician.
The vehicles transmission failed and the vehicle caught on fire. *ak
Post on battery broke off. Battery acid had leaked from the break. Transmission failed, fluid level had been check approximately 10 days prior to failure. Fluid level was fine.
Vehicle experienced a transmission failure due to a defective hub. Manufacturer notified , and informed consumer that nothing could be done due to vehicle being out of its warranty. Feel free to provide further details.
The owner's manual states that you don't even need to change the transmission fluid until 50,000. (and then, only if you pull loads or drive in the mountains.) why should we have to replace the transmission at 50,000. The dealer LED us to believe that the transmission and heavy engine were covered to 100,000. Boy, were we gullible.
Transmission failed.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban?
8 of 360 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (2%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2017.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban
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