CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Chevrolet Suburban has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6 reports).
1987 Chevrolet Suburban recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1987 Chevrolet Suburban.
Most common 1987 Chevrolet Suburban problems
Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
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
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
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 )
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 )
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
1987 Chevrolet Suburban questions
Does the 1987 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1987 Chevrolet Suburban at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Chevrolet Suburban?
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6), Fuel System, Gasoline (3), Tires (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Chevrolet Suburban has been fixed?
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