CarRecallWatchThe 1989 GMC Suburban has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (5 reports).
2Recalls
17Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1989 GMC Suburban recalls
Most common 1989 GMC Suburban problems
Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
WE PURCHASED A 1989 GMC SUBURBAN IN FEBRUARY 2003. AT THAT TIME THE PERSON WE HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM TOLD US THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY THE PAINT HAD BEEN RECALLED, BUT HE HAD NEVER CHECKED INTO IT. UPON US TAKING DELIVERY I BEGAN TO SEARCH ON THE WEB AND CAME UPON YOUR INFORMATION AND TOOK THE ADVICE OF CONTACTING OUR LOCAL SERVICE MANAGER AT OUR CHEVY DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS TOO OLD AND THE RECALL HAD EXPIRED. TODAY 6-31-03 I CALLED THE GM SERVICE CENTER AND WAS GIVEN A SERVICE # OF 1-1-146-15140, AND TOLD TO CALL A DIFFERENT # GIVEN THE YEAR OF THE VEHICLE. I THEN CALLED WITH THIS REFERENCE# AND WAS TOLD BECAUSE OF THE YEAR AND MILEAGE THEY WOULD NOT LOOK AT THE PAINT, AN
THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. STEELTEX RADIAL LT TIRES. *AK THE TIRE PRESSURE HAD RUN LOW, BUT NEVER MORE THAN 2 PSI HIGH. (NEVER ANY IMPACT) THE BLOWOUT HAPPENED ON A SMOOTH ROAD AT A LOW SPEED. THERE WERE NEVER ANY REPAIRS DONE TO THE TIRES. THE BLOWOUT HAD A "T" SHAPED 4-5" EDGE OF TREAD, WITH A LEG OF "T" THAT EXTENDED FROM THE TREAD NEAR THE BEAD. FIRESTONE CONSIDERED THIS IMPACT DAMAGE AND WOULD NOT REPLACE. *SCC *JB
THE TIRE BLEW UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TURN IMMEDIATELY TO THE LEFT. THIS CAUSED A WRECK AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER.*AK (TIRESIZE: LT26575R16)
WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED SMOKE COMIG FROM THE ENGINE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER. LOOKED UNDER HOOD, AND DISCOVERED THAT ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
1989 GMC Suburban questions
Does the 1989 GMC Suburban have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1989 GMC Suburban: Seats; Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 GMC Suburban?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (5), Seats (4), Steering (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 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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