Starter problems of the 1996 GMC Suburban

Two problems related to starter have been reported for the 1996 GMC Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Starter problem

Failure Date: 07/07/1998

While the truck is running the engine will shut off and about once a week. When starting the truck, it will not start. The truck has been towed to the dealer 4 times in the last 6 weeks. The battery/starter and alternator have all been replaced, and the problem continues. Consumer feels this is due to an electrical problem.

2 Starter problem

Starter failed.




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