1985 GMC SUBURBAN

0 recalls, 6 complaints - 1 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC1
SEATS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE1
TRAILER HITCHES1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 8, 2004
Incident date: Aug 3, 2003
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AS A RESULT OF ENGINE TROUBLE.*MR CONSUMER MERGED OVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER, FLAMES THEM ENGULFED THE VEHICLE. *PH *NM
Fire
TRAILER HITCHES Sep 6, 1995
Incident date: Apr 12, 1995
HITCH PLATE FORM CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING, BOLTS CAME THROUGH THE FRAME. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Jul 11, 1995
Incident date: May 2, 1995
THE FRONT BRAKES PREMATURELY LOCKED UP. *AK
SEATS Jul 11, 1995
Incident date: May 1, 1987
WELDS ON THE 3RD SEAT FRAME BROKE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Jul 11, 1995
Incident date: May 1, 1987
MINIM AL WEAR OFFRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE Jul 11, 1995
Incident date: Jul 30, 1987
REPAIRED REAR PROPORTIONAL VALVE. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 1985 GMC SUBURBAN

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE1
376602A Jan 1, 1995
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NEW CAST IRON EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND STAINLESS STEEL GASKET TO CORRECT ENGINE NOISE CONDITION. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, GMC SUBURBAN

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE92026 Opened: Mar 6, 1992 , Closed: Jun 24, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
SEAT BACK FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE92005 Opened: Jan 16, 1992 , Closed: May 28, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
BRAKE LINE ABRASION
There is no summary currently available
PE91020 Opened: Nov 30, 1990 , Closed: Apr 30, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
FUEL TANK BAFFLE/STALLS
There is no summary currently available
DP90017 Opened: Aug 24, 1990 , Closed: Dec 21, 1990
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1988
INADEQUATE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD
INADEQUATE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD
PE90026 Opened: Dec 12, 1989 , Closed: Apr 9, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984
IMPROPER SPEED CONTROL
There is no summary currently available
PE90004 Opened: Oct 10, 1989 , Closed: Feb 2, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1989
TRAILER HITCH SEPERATION
There is no summary currently available

GMC SUBURBAN - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC SUBURBAN across all model years (1966, 2003).

48 Total Recalls
2,329 Total Complaints
6 Investigations
246 Reported Crashes
39 Reported Fires
14 Reported Deaths

GMC SUBURBAN - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2004 0 1 View
2003 1 8 View
2002 1 9 View
2001 2 5 View
2000 2 20 View
1999 2 393 View
1998 3 137 View
1997 3 268 View
1996 4 220 View
1995 7 294 View
1994 6 490 View
1993 2 254 View
1992 4 105 View
1991 2 33 View
1990 2 28 View
1989 2 24 View
1988 2 8 View
1987 0 8 View
1986 0 4 View
1985 (current) 0 6
1984 0 5 View
1983 0 2 View
1982 1 0 View
1981 1 0 View
1974 0 1 View
1966 1 0 View

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