1996 Chevrolet Suburban fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 24 complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 5% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Consumer was filling the vehicle with fuel and there was some type of electrical static and the vehicle caught on fire around the filler neck, in addition when opening the passenger's side door consumer noticed electric static.
Engine stops running with no warning. This can occur while idling, accelerating, cruise speed, any time of year, any weather condition. Sometimes it will restart by shifting to n and re-cycling ignition switch without having to stop or leave road. Sometimes, as is the present case, it will not restart. I have owned this vehicle since new. This has been an ongoing problem beginning at 80,000 mi. Manufacturer extended warranty to 120,000 miles, has continued beyond warranty period and is a source of safety concern.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban
- Brakes 173 complaints
- Electrical system 60 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 44 complaints
- Tires 40 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Transmission 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints