1996 Chevrolet Suburban steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 15 complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 3% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
While driving the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment due to power steering pump malfunctioning. Please give any further details.
While driving, the steering failed. This caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The consumer regained control of the vehicle and pulled over and turned the vehicle off. The consumer was able to restart vehicle, but the steering would not turn. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the steering pump needed to be replaced. The steering was extremely stiff. The power steering pump was found inoperative.
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
- Fuel system 24 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints