1985 GMC Suburban Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1985 GMC Suburban has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3 reports).

0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1985 GMC Suburban recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1985 GMC Suburban.

Most common 1985 GMC Suburban problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Seats1
Trailer Hitches1
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2004-01-08, Engine And Engine Cooling
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AS A RESULT OF ENGINE TROUBLE.*MR CONSUMER MERGED OVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER, FLAMES THEM ENGULFED THE VEHICLE. *PH *NM
1995-09-06, Trailer Hitches
HITCH PLATE FORM CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING, BOLTS CAME THROUGH THE FRAME. TT
1995-07-11, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE FRONT BRAKES PREMATURELY LOCKED UP. *AK

1985 GMC Suburban questions

Does the 1985 GMC Suburban have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1985 GMC Suburban at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 GMC Suburban?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Seats (1), Trailer Hitches (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1985 GMC 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.

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