1985 GMC SuburbanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1985 GMC Suburban, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 5, 2004. Updated daily.
Where the 1985 GMC Suburban has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer hitches | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1985 GMC Suburban recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1985 vs. every other Suburban year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Suburban median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1985 GMC Suburban, and the recalls they led to.
- IMPROPER SPEED CONTROLNo recall
What Suburban owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
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