Table 1 shows twelve common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (three problems).
1996 Chevrolet Suburban developed problems with the brakes, intake manifold, engine cooling, transmission, tires, fuel injectors, fuel consumption and wipers. Consumer stated that the dealer did not do anything but take the battery cable off to reset the computer and the brakes were never looked at. Read details...
Our ase mechanic states they have replaced ~35-40 similar chev Suburban radiator failures in past 24 months in their shop (documentation on request). These have been associated with water pump failures, intake manifold leaks and occ. Head gasket failures when coolant has leaked over engine. Read details...
1996 Suburban caught on fire during transport due to a mechanical failure. Read details...