MYRModel Year Report

1984 Chevrolet Suburban

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1984 Chevrolet Suburban
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:40:51.986Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Suburban Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1984 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 9 complaints 1986: 7 complaints 1987: 18 complaints 1987 1988: 30 complaints 1989: 62 complaints 1990: 54 complaints 1991: 52 complaints 1992: 189 complaints 1993: 500 complaints 1993 1994: 876 complaints 1995: 457 complaints 1996: 360 complaints 1997: 414 complaints 1998: 201 complaints 1999: 634 complaints 1999 2000: 282 complaints 2001: 440 complaints 2002: 286 complaints 2003: 301 complaints 2004: 204 complaints 2005: 129 complaints 2005 2006: 23 complaints 2007: 292 complaints 2008: 213 complaints 2009: 106 complaints 2010: 117 complaints 2011: 148 complaints 2011 2012: 101 complaints 2013: 118 complaints 2014: 59 complaints 2015: 428 complaints 2016: 218 complaints 2017: 141 complaints 2017 2018: 81 complaints 2019: 76 complaints 2020: 44 complaints 2021: 192 complaints 2022: 117 complaints 2023: 121 complaints 2023 2024: 41 complaints 2024
1984: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19811
19821
19833
19846
19859
19867
198718
198830
198962
199054
199152
1992189
1993500
1994876
1995457
1996360
1997414
1998201
1999634
2000282
2001440
2002286
2003301
2004204
2005129
200623
2007292
2008213
2009106
2010117
2011148
2012101
2013118
201459
2015428
2016218
2017141
201881
201976
202044
2021192
2022117
2023121
202441

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 6 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

TIRES

2 of 6 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH, THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND ROLLED OVER ON ITS RIGHT SIDE. LATER FOUND OUT THAT A REAR LEFT FIRESTONE FIREHAWK TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT. *AK DOT # IS VDYK4RA295. *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 20000810

STRUCTURE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

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UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS DOOR LATCHES AND LOCKS POP OPEN FOR NO REASON. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970521

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19871023 — DP (closed 19880220)

POOR BRAKING ON PANIC STOP

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1984 Chevrolet Suburban — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1984 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1984 Chevrolet Suburban?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1984 Chevrolet Suburban have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.