1987 GMC SUBURBAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1987 GMC SUBURBAN
The 1987 GMC SUBURBAN has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (2 complaints), Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint), and Power Trainmanual Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 GMC SUBURBAN
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 GMC SUBURBAN. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1987 GMC SUBURBAN
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 GMC SUBURBAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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)
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED, CAUSING FLUID TO SPRAY ALL OVER ENGINE MANIFOLD & THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE CATCHING ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S SIDE RESTRAINTS ARE INOPERATIVE. WHEN THE RESTRAINT BELT IS PLACED INTO THE BUCKLE IT COMES OUT. *AK
SUSPENSION; REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE SWAY AND LEAN. *AK
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Safety Rating for the 1987 GMC SUBURBAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 GMC SUBURBAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 GMC SUBURBAN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 GMC SUBURBAN
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1987 GMC SUBURBAN.
Other Model Years of the GMC SUBURBAN
- 1982 GMC SUBURBAN — 0 complaints
- 1983 GMC SUBURBAN — 2 complaints
- 1984 GMC SUBURBAN — 5 complaints
- 1985 GMC SUBURBAN — 6 complaints
- 1986 GMC SUBURBAN — 4 complaints
- 1987 GMC SUBURBAN (current)
- 1988 GMC SUBURBAN — 8 complaints
- 1989 GMC SUBURBAN — 24 complaints
- 1990 GMC SUBURBAN — 28 complaints
- 1991 GMC SUBURBAN — 33 complaints
- 1992 GMC SUBURBAN — 105 complaints
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