1986 GMC SUBURBAN
0 recalls, 4 complaints - 1 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
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
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
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
SEAT BACK FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE92005
Opened: Jan 16, 1992 , Closed: May 28, 1992
BRAKE LINE ABRASION
There is no summary currently available
PE91020
Opened: Nov 30, 1990 , Closed: Apr 30, 1991
FUEL TANK BAFFLE/STALLS
There is no summary currently available
DP90017
Opened: Aug 24, 1990 , Closed: Dec 21, 1990
INADEQUATE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD
INADEQUATE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD
PE90026
Opened: Dec 12, 1989 , Closed: Apr 9, 1990
IMPROPER SPEED CONTROL
There is no summary currently available
PE90004
Opened: Oct 10, 1989 , Closed: Feb 2, 1990
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).
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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 |