1987 GMC Suburban
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
8 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire1 injuries
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- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
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
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…
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, high point, nc 27263. Office: 336-883-6155 communications 1-800-445-8621. No safety defect listed in summary. *ak (dot number: 22417 ur b tiresize: 31x10.50r)
- Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission overheated, causing fluid to spray all over engine manifold & the catalytic converter which resulted in vehicle catching on fire. vehicle was totaled. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
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
Suspension; rear leaf spring broke, causing the vehicle sway and lean. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
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
Fuel tank failure. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Seat back bolt breakage
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel tank baffle/stalls
There is no summary currently available
- Improper speed control
There is no summary currently available
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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