1984 Chevrolet Suburban
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a crash5 injuries
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- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
I was discussing a friend's brake rotor replacement with him only to find out that his particular year, make, and model could have as many as five different disks, all of which seem to be interchangeable, until you test out the vehicle after completion. IS there any way of telling the right parts for his specific vehicle? *Jb
- Tires
Traveling @ approximately 65mph on a concrete highway today, the tire previously mentioned, a firestone tire model steeltex, size lt235/85r16, with a dot number vdor cra244, totally and unexpectedly blew apart. my wife was driving at the time and had to fight to keep from loosing control. I will…
Traveling @ approximately 65mph on a concrete highway today, the tire previously mentioned, a firestone tire model steeltex, size lt235/85r16, with a dot number vdor cra244, totally and unexpectedly blew apart. my wife was driving at the time and had to fight to keep from loosing control. I will be contacting firestone possibly as soon as tomorrow. Please advise if you need any further information a.s.a.p.*ak (dot number: vdorcra244 tiresize: see above)
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving about 65 mph, the consumer lost control of vehicle and rolled over on its right side. later found out that a rear left firestone firehawk tire had a blowout. *ak dot # IS vdyk4ra295. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying brakes in a sudden stop, it caused brake pedal to go down to the floor, and brakes did not respond. Vehicle was taken to an independent shop. Consumer was informed that nothing could be found. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide further details. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti lock brakes fail when driving over bumps or in wet weather.
- Structure › Body › Door
Under normal conditions door latches and locks pop open for no reason. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Poor braking on panic stop
Poor braking on panic stop
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 39070New cast iron exhaust manifold and stainless steel gasket to correct engine noise condition.
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