Component Record

Chevrolet Suburban 1996 Visibility Problems

44 distinct owners reported a visibility problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban - 12% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage44 complaints

44 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

03V159000Reported April 28, 2003 - 1,755,876 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 1,755,876 vehicles across all affected models.

98V150001Reported July 1, 1998 - 1,557,585 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 1,557,585 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes169 Electrical System60 Power Train45 Engine44 Tires39 Fuel and Propulsion System24

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.