1987 Chevrolet Suburban
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1987 Chevrolet Suburban. Newest first.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Owner complaints
18 complaints4 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
1987 chevrolet suburban. Consumer was driving on the highway saw smoke, pulled over the vehicle was on fire. *Mc (ohio traffic crash report) *jb a vehicle questionaire was mailed to customer to obtain additional information pertaining to the complaint. *tr
- Wheels › Hub
While in motion, the right rear tire sustained damage. the vehicle swerved to the left side of the road and struck the guardrail. the officer reporting listed this as equipment failure because the right rear tire's rim was still attached. it had sheared off the hub. the studs had broken off of the hub assembly which caused the tire and rim to detach from the vehicle. *jg
- Tires
I bought 2 firestone wilderness hts in july 2000 for our SUV. I found a two inch tear in one after 2,500 miles, about 800 of which was sustained highway driving during a hot july. There was no bruising around the tear and it looked clean inside, but firestone company tire store where I bought it…
I bought 2 firestone wilderness hts in july 2000 for our SUV. I found a two inch tear in one after 2,500 miles, about 800 of which was sustained highway driving during a hot july. There was no bruising around the tear and it looked clean inside, but firestone company tire store where I bought it said I must have hit something and refused to refund my money. I purchased two replacement tires from a more honorable company on sept. 1. I would like firestone to refund my money and I will happily give them their dangerous and defective tires back.*ak( dot number: tire size: 235r7515 )
- Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
Sunday, june 11, 2000 - truck parked in parking lot the the surfside motel, point pleasant, nj with all windows opened approx. 1". spare tire in tire well in the rear of the vehicle exploded for no apparent reason. temp outside was about 90. *Ak( dot number: vdorcra tire size: 235/85/r16 )
- Unknown or other
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Horn
Horn had stopped working about seven times without a warning. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
While driving came to a stop sign and didn't have enough vacuum to apply brakes. Therefore was forced into the intersection, put in neutral in order to stop. had been repaired twice by the dealer for the same problem. was told that the problem IS in the computer chip. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Braking system has been inconsistent during the lifetime of the vehicle. More or less pressure on the brakes causes extended stopping distance, especially during emergency stopping. Dealer IS aware of the problem and cannot remedy the problem. Provide further information. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Brake line failure.
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration resulted from use of cruise control.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank mounted outside frame.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Whiile driving down on freeway consumer lost power of rear wheels- and could not re engage- causing a near auto accident from the rear.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Water pump failed.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While trying to start the auto, it made a very high pitched noise and smoke began to come from under the hood, auto caught a fire and burned, no injuries. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
Rear brakes are locking up when applying brakes even at a slow speed. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Vehicle caught fire due to gas leak in fuel injection system. *Sd
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
There IS a broken baffle in the fuel tank. Please explain. tt
- Seats
Drivers seat frame collapsed, causing seatback to fall backwards. Repaired twice. tt
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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