1996 GMC Suburban tires problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1996 GMC Suburban — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Traveling up from va, the right rear firestone tire which is a lt245/75r16 mounted on a 1996 2500 suburban load range e tire rated at max 80 psi, was inflated to 65 psi. I felt a bobbling then the tread came off the casing, damaging the side of my suburban, ripping off the mud flap and damage the…”
filed Feb 22, 2007
“I had a firestone tire on the front passenger side of my suburban. I was on the freeway when without warning the tire separated from the steel belt and caused major damage to my suburban. My suburban is currently being repaired by my insurance company but the rental coverage has already been…”
filed Oct 4, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Suburban | 28 | 10% |
| 1998 Suburban | 11 | 11% |
| 1997 Suburban | 16 | 8% |
| 1995 Suburban | 18 | 8% |
| 1994 Suburban | 17 | 4% |
| 1993 Suburban | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 Suburban | 3 | 10% |
| 1990 Suburban | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 GMC 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.