Suspension Related Problems of the 1996 GMC Suburban

Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 1996 GMC Suburban. The number one most common problem is related to the rear suspension (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension upper arm (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of GMC Suburban


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1996 GMC Suburban

The Rear Suspension problem

I've owned my GMC Suburban less than two years and have had two sets of brake pads put on the vehicle. The brakes still do not act properly. The last set of rear brakespads was due to the rear axle seal leaking fluid all over them.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Upper Arm problem

Truck pulls when braking. Tbs fix implemented with little to no improvement. Last time at dealer, dealer said GMC has problem with 3/4ton Suburban brakes but doesn't have fix. Nothing he can do. Truck has had combination valve replaced, rear shoes replaced, front pads replaced (5x total), calipers   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Front control arm bolt fell off,and the front end is swinging back and forth. Front end has become loose on several occasions.   Read details...


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