1996 GMC SUBURBAN Power Trainautomatic Transmission Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Trainautomatic Transmission Issues in the 1996 GMC SUBURBAN
7 power trainautomatic transmission complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 GMC SUBURBAN. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Trainautomatic Transmission Complaints
WE HAVE REPLACED OUR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TWICE SINCE OWNING OUR 96 GMC SUBURBAN. WE HAVE OWNED THE TRUCK SINCE 1998.*AK
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. 12/31/2003 08:37 AM MICHELLE, I HAD THE LOCAL DEALER INSTALL A NEW TRANSMISSION LAST WEEK. I ASKED THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN WHY THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. HE NOTED THAT IT HAD OVERHEATED AND TRASH AND DEBRIS WERE FOUND IN THE FLUID. HE ALSO NOTED THAT THEY, THE GM DEALER, RECOMMEND SERVICING THE TRANSMISSION EVERY 50,000 MILES. I FOLLOW THE SHORT-TRIP SERVICE SCHEDULE EVEN THOUGH MY TRUCK IS DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY AND NOT USED EXCESSIVELY TO AVOID PROBLEMS LIKE THIS. ACCORDING TO THE GM OWNERS MANUAL, THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT HAVE REQUIRED SERVICING FOR ANOTHER 25,000 MILES. I FOLLOW AND EXCEED YOUR...
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. *AK
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DEFECTIVE CONTROL MODULE CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL, RESULTING IN POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED. *ML
#534598
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TRANSMISSION FAILED.
#605186
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TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE.
#603048
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TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE.
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Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
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Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
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Electrical Systemwiring
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
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Fuel System Diesel
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
2 complaints
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Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Steering
2 complaints
Steeringlinkages
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Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
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Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Trailer Hitches
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
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Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
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Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
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