1986 Chevrolet Suburban
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
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- Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system
Please investigate the potential of fire/explosion concerning the fuel tank sending unit (in older model g.m. Vehicles) and the possibility of a "direct short" to it's wiring. I believe this could be a serious safety issue. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk
The location of the wiring harness, in general, and its location to the fuel tank in a rear end accident would mash the harness between the bumper and the fuel tank. If rupture occurs then the ignition source would be present, resulting into an explosion. *Ak
- Child seat › Tether › Strap/webbing
I have a complaint regarding booster seats and the inability to properly secure my 50 lb four year old. She IS too big for a 5 point harness car seat (40 lbs) and there are no shoulder belts in my 1986 suburban to use a high back booster seat. I can not comply with the new california law and as a low income family we cannot afford a new suburban for our 5 children! What are we supposed to do????
- Unknown or other
The tires were purchased new. they have 30,000 miles on them. in the recent months one of the them has developed a bulge in the tread. another IS out of round and there IS an awful bounce at 45 mph. there IS left a lot of tread and shows no real signs of wear. I am worried about tread seperation. (Dot number: vdor1wt145 tiresize: 235 85rx16)
- Tires › Tread/belt
Traveling 65mph and tire blewout. Made a loud humming noise, started to slow down & pull to side. Steel belt sticking out of right rear. also, traveling 45mph & vehicle was wobbling & rocking. Slowed down & pulled to side, and noticed tread separated from right rear & then it blewout. steel belt…
Traveling 65mph and tire blewout. Made a loud humming noise, started to slow down & pull to side. Steel belt sticking out of right rear. also, traveling 45mph & vehicle was wobbling & rocking. Slowed down & pulled to side, and noticed tread separated from right rear & then it blewout. steel belt was also showing. spare tire blewout while in vehicle. Steel belt & pieces of rubber inside of vehicle. Tire on 1987, chevrolet, suburban, firestone steel tex rts, lt235/85r16 with 21,000 & 23,000 miles respectively on 8/5/96 & 7/10/97 & 8/10/99(spare tire).*ak *slc
- Tires
Bridgestone dueler apt tread separated on dry road, light load, 60 mph. Tire had less than 6000 miles on it. This tire was a replacement for another same make/model that exploded and did fender and tailpipe damage.( dot number: tire size: lt235/85r1 )
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Consumer was driving and the steering wheel fell off . Please describe . *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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