1985 GMC Suburban recalls & complaints

6 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

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6complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the GMC Suburban under individual trim or body names rather than "Suburban", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

6complaints

0crashes

1fires

0injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Brakes (3), Hydraulic (3), Engine (1), Trailer Hitches (1), Seats (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (6)

01/05/2004 · Engine · fire
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

09/06/1995 · Trailer Hitches
HITCH PLATE FORM CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING, BOLTS CAME THROUGH THE FRAME. TT

07/11/1995 · Brakes
THE FRONT BRAKES PREMATURELY LOCKED UP. *AK

07/11/1995 · Seats
WELDS ON THE 3RD SEAT FRAME BROKE. *AK

07/11/1995 · Brakes
MINIM AL WEAR OFFRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK

07/11/1995 · Brakes
REPAIRED REAR PROPORTIONAL VALVE. *AK

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