Power Train Related Problems of the 1996 GMC Suburban

Table 1 shows seven common power train related problems of the 1996 GMC Suburban. The number one most common problem is related to the transmission failure (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of GMC Suburban

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Transmission Failure problems	5
Automatic Transmission problems	2
Axle Shaft Seal problems	2
Differential Unit problems	2
Axle Shaft problems	1
Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems	1
Driveshaft problems	1

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1996 GMC Suburban

The Transmission Failure problem

Series of email correspondence with gm regarding the transmission replacement in my 1996 GMC Suburban which failed after only 75,000 miles - 25,000 miles before the gm recommended service. Gm has chosen not to offer any assistance. I have found this to be a common occurrence with gm transmissions. Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

Vehicle was put into neutral from park without vehicle running and without brakes pushed on causing vehicle to roll backwards with drivers side door open into a pole causing door to be damaged. Read details...

The Axle Shaft Seal problem

Consumer has noticed leaking of bearings and all 8 seals. Also when driving of gravel surfaces and applying brakes, the vehicle exceeds the normal stopping distance. Read details...

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