1988 Chevrolet Suburban Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1988 Chevrolet Suburban recalls

Most common 1988 Chevrolet Suburban problems

Problem areas named in the 30 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Tires	9
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4
Seats	4
Structure	3
Fuel System, Gasoline	3
Power Train	3
Seat Belts	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Visibility	1

What owners report

2017-05-06, Tires
BRIDGESTONE TIRE RUPTURE: PLY SEPARATION, ON FREEWAY, NO WARNING, AT 35000 MILES WITH LOTS OF TREADLIFE REMAINING. I CAN PROVIDE PHOTOS OF DAMAGED TIRE ON REQUEST. ALL PLIES OF TIRE COMPLETELY SEPARATED, THEY WERE NEVER BONDED TOGETHER PROPERLY. TIRE IS BRIDGESTONE M773 SWP II, SIZE 235-85-16.

2014-04-01, Steering
IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE P/S GEARBOX WAS SEPARATING FROM ITS MOUNT ON THE VEHICLE FRAME AS THE STEERING WHEEL WAS MOVED. THE STEERING BECAME LOOSER. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE U-CHANNEL FRAME WAS CRACKED OUT IN THE AREAS OF 3 OF THE 4 POWER STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTS. THESE CRACKS HAD TO BE WELDED. A YEAR AN A HALF LATER A CHECK OF THE WELDS WAS MADE FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND A NEW CRACK WAS FOUND. THERE WAS NO COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE DOUBLER/STIFFENER REPAIR PLATE AVAILABLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR MODEL. THE FRAME SHOULD NOT CRACK UNDER NORMAL USE. *TR

2008-07-08, Tires
I PURCHASED FOUR PREMIUM BRIDGESTONE TIRES ($168 EACH). TWO OF THESE HAVE NOW FAILED PREMATURELY DUE TO CATASTROPHIC TREAD SEPARATION. THE FIRST WAS AT 29,000 MILES, THE SECOND AT 32,000 MILES. BOTH STILL HAD PLENTY OF TREAD DEPTH REMAINING. I BELIEVE THAT MY SAFETY IS AT RISK WITH THE TWO REMAINING TIRES. THESE TIRES WERE NEVER DRIVEN OFF-ROAD, AND WERE WELL CARED FOR PRIOR TO SUDDEN FAILURE. THE TIRE MODEL WAS BRIDGESTONE R273SWP. *TR

2007-11-09, Tires
PURCHASED FOUR BRIDGESTONE R273 SWP PREMIUM TIRES IN 2001 ($168 EACH) FROM BRIDGESTONE DEALER. VEHICLE IS 1988 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, USED FOR ON-ROAD USE ONLY. VEHICLE IS GARAGED DAILY, ONLY DRIVEN ~5000 MILES PER YEAR. TIRE SIZE IS 235-85R16E. TOTAL MILEAGE ON TIRES IS 29,000 MILES. ESTIMATED REMAINING TREAD LIFE 50% (9/32"). LEFT REAR TIRE SUDDENLY HAD TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. TIRE DID NOT LOSE AIR, BUT TREAD SEPARATED FROM CASING AND STEEL BELTS WERE VISIBLE FOR APPROX 6-8" IN AREA OF SEPARATION. THERE WAS NO PUNCTURE OR ANY OTHER VISIBLE EVIDENCE FOR CAUSE OF FAILURE. DEALER REPLACED TIRE FOR FREE, ONLY CHARGING FOR BALANCE/ETC. HOWEVER, I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THE OTHER THRE

2006-02-13, Seats
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SITTING IN THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER'S SEAT BOLT FRACTURED CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL BACKWARD. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE BOLT.

1988 Chevrolet Suburban questions

Does the 1988 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1988 Chevrolet Suburban: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Chevrolet Suburban?

Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (9), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4), Seats (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Chevrolet Suburban has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.