Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban

Seven problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2004

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.

2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2004

I have owned 2 1996-1997 Chevrolet Suburban and have had the intake manifold leak on both at about 85000 miles. I did a little local research and found that this is a very common problem for the vortec 5. 7 engine. When I called the dealership about a coolant leak from the engine area, the service writer said this was most likely the intake manifold because they get that all the time. Toay, I noticed a coolant puddle in my drive way and upon looking into it, my latest 1996 Suburban with a vortec 5. 7 is leaking at the intake manifold. This is a costly problem to the consumer. It costs approximately $500. 00 to have this done. I now must make the decission to have it fixed at the dealer for $500 or to do it myself for about $150. 00 and a day of headaches.

3 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2003

I have replaced the intake manifold gasket twice now for my 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. Both times it has cost me over $650. 00. Both mechanics told me that they see these at least twice a week on the 5. 7 engines. They knew exactly what was wrong. They actually laughed when I asked them if it was set up as a recall item for this engine.

4 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2002

Consumer states the engine gasket and the intake manifold are deteriorate. Dealer has inspected an replaced parts. Please provide further information. Mr.

5 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 07/26/1999

Manifold pipe experinced stress crack causing excessive noise and fumes to enter passenger compartent of vehicle.

6 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 10/30/1998

Latent defects and the GMC Suburban. The consumer has experienced several problems with vehicle. The front output shaft seals had to be replaced, the intake manifold gasket had to be replaced, and the ac heater knob had to be replaced. When the dealer was notified they fail to fix problems and he consumer had to pay at there own expense. Please respond promptly in helping to resolve matter.

7 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Consumer noticed a large puddle of anti-freeze under vehicle, leaking between intake manifold and exhulst.

Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	7
Engine Cooling System problems	3
Engine problems	2
Diesel Engine problems	2
Emission Control problems	2
Gasoline Engine problems	2
Cooling Fan problems	2
Coolant Leaking problems	1
Radiator Hose problems	1
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems	1
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	1
Engine Exhaust System problems	1