1987 GMC SUBURBAN
0 recalls, 8 complaints - 1 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
1 crashes 2 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 18, 2002
Incident date: Jan 16, 2002
BAFFLE IN THE GAS TANK FLOATING AROUND FREELY INSIDE OF GAS TANK. BAFFLE HAS KNOCKED SOME PIECES LOOSE INSIDE FUEL TANK. VEHICLE IS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION. *AK
TIRES
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Nov 10, 2000
THE 1987 GMC SUBURBAN, LICENSE #BVW 5641WAS BEING DRIVEN ON I-40 AT 65 MPH. THE CRASH TOOK PLACE JUST SOUTH OF THE 138 EXIT, NEAR GREENSBORO.THE CRASH WAS INVESTIGATED BY TROOPER GLENN M. POWELL, MASTER TROOPER, TROOP D, DISTRICT 2, GILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL, 650 FRANCIS STREET, ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Nov 23, 1999
Incident date: Aug 9, 1999
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED, CAUSING FLUID TO SPRAY ALL OVER ENGINE MANIFOLD & THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE CATCHING ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 5, 1997
Incident date: Aug 22, 1997
VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S SIDE RESTRAINTS ARE INOPERATIVE. WHEN THE RESTRAINT BELT IS PLACED INTO THE BUCKLE IT COMES OUT. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
May 6, 1997
Incident date: Apr 1, 1997
SUSPENSION; REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE SWAY AND LEAN. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 25, 1997
Incident date: Feb 3, 1997
DRIVING HOME ON FREEWAY APPROXIMATELY 65MPH SMELLED GAS, PULLED OVER TO SEE WHAT WAS HAPPENING, BY TIME GOT OUT AND POPPED THE HOOD THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. FIRE DEPT . SAID CAUSE OF FIRE WAS THE FUEL SYSTEM, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Aug 29, 1995
Incident date: Aug 28, 1995
THE REGULAR BRAKES ON THE TRUCK DO NOT DO WELL. THERE IS NOT ENOUGH BRAKING THERE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 11, 1995
Incident date: May 1, 1995
FUEL TANK FAILURE. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 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 (current) | 0 | 8 | |
| 1986 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 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 |