Gmc Suburban 1987
Model Suburban made in 1987 by Gmc got 8 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, power train and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: equipment, seats and vehicle speed control.
Model 1987
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||
| PE90026 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/12/1989 | 04/09/1990 | IMPROPER SPEED CONTROL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEATS | ||||||
| EA92022 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/24/1992 | 11/19/1993 | SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGE | 93V187000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE91020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/30/1990 | 04/30/1991 | FUEL TANK BAFFLE/STALLS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 02/03/1997 | |||
| 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 | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/16/2002 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 05/01/1995 | |||
| Fuel tank failure. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/09/1999 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 08/22/1997 | |||
| Vehicle's driver's side restraints are inoperative. when the restraint belt is placed into the buckle it comes out. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/28/1995 | |||
| The regular brakes on the truck do not do well. there is not enough braking there. please describe. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/01/1997 | 3 | 03/01/1991 | |
| Suspension; rear leaf spring broke, causing the vehicle sway and lean. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 11/10/2000 | 1 | ||
| 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) | |||