1986 GMC SUBURBAN

0 recalls, 4 complaints - 1 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Mar 24, 2004
Incident date: Feb 20, 2004
I HAVE A FIRESTONE LT245 75R16 STEELTEX A/T THAT I USED ON MY SUBURBAN. I REMOVED IT TO INSTALL LARGER TIRES AND USED THE BEST TAKE-OFF FOR A SPARE KEPT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. I KEPT THAT SPARE TO USE ON MY TRUCK THAT I PURCHASED A FEW MONTHS AGO AND PUT THE SPARE IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK, KEPT INSIDE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 19, 1999
Incident date: Aug 19, 1999
I CONTACTED THE GMC SUPPORT CENTER ATTEMTPING TO FIND OUT IF THE RECALLS LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN COMPLETED.THEIR RESPONSE TO MY WIFE TODAY WAS RUDE AND INAPPROPRIATE. THEY STATED "THAT IS A 14 YEAR OLD VEHICLE, WE HAVE NO INFORMATION ON IT". THEY RECOMMENDED CONTACTING A LOCAL DEALER (WHI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Mar 13, 1997
Incident date: Mar 13, 1997
THE TRUCK IS EQUIPPED WITH REGULAR HYDRALUC BRAKES, THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL SLID AND THE WHEELS CONTINUED TO SPIN AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Feb 14, 1996
Incident date: Feb 14, 1996
FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. TT

Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 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 (current) 0 4
1985 0 6 View
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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