1996 Chevrolet Suburban fuel system, gasoline problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Fuel system malfunction. Fuel pump fuse blown. Removed fuel pump/sending unit assembly, found wiring burnt/charred inside fuel tank. Replaced entire sending unit. 30k miles later, same malfunction. Wiring burnt at the fuel pump connector. *nm”
filed Nov 29, 2005
“Consumer states the engine gasket and the intake manifold are deteriorate. Dealer has inspected an replaced parts. Please provide further information. Mr”
filed Nov 12, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Suburban | 7 | 4% |
| 2017 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Suburban | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Suburban | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Suburban | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Suburban | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 Suburban | 12 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.