1996 GMC Suburban electrical system problems
The 1996 GMC Suburban has 21 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
21
Electrical System complaints
10%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE IGNITON WAS OFF THE SWITCH ON THE DRIVERS DOOR FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS SUDDENLY IGNITED . THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE CAR AND IN FACT THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN IN USE FOR OVER FIVE HOURS. LUCKILY OUR SON WENT OUT INTO THE GARAGE AND REPORTED BACK THAT THE CAR WAS FULL…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1996 GMC Suburban have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 1996 GMC Suburban electrical system — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.