Chevrolet Suburban 1986
Model Suburban made in 1986 by Chevrolet got 7 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to child seat, electrical system and fuel system, other. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). The car has 6 modeles with engines 5.0, 305, 5.7, 350 v8 ffs and 5.7, 350 v8.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0, (305) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (305) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 3 - Category 3 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (305) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 3 - Category 3 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 3 - Category 3 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7 | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 3 - Category 3 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7 | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7 | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7 | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 3 - Category 3 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) | 8 | Manual 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) | 8 | Manual 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 3 - Category 3 Truck | ||||
| 6.2, (NO-CAT) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Diesel | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 6.2, (NO-CAT) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Diesel | 3 - Category 3 Truck | ||||
| 6.2, (NO-CAT) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Diesel | 1 - Category 1 Truck |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 376602A | 01/01/1995 | 37-66-02 | 39070 | New cast iron exhaust manifold and stainless steel gasket to correct engine noise condition. *tw | 03/06/1995 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| DP88003 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/23/1987 | 02/20/1988 | POOR BRAKING ON PANIC STOP | ||
| Poor braking on panic stop | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD SEAT - TETHER (STRAP) SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2001 | |
| 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???? | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | |||
| 09/28/2004 | 200000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 10/04/2004 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 09/01/1986 | |||
| 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) | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| Consumer was driving and the steering wheel fell off . please describe . *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/18/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1992 | |
| 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 ) | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/05/1996 | 3 | 06/01/1992 | |
| 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 | |||