1987 Chevrolet Suburban
Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1987
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1987: 18 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 62 |
| 1990 | 54 |
| 1991 | 52 |
| 1992 | 189 |
| 1993 | 500 |
| 1994 | 876 |
| 1995 | 457 |
| 1996 | 360 |
| 1997 | 414 |
| 1998 | 201 |
| 1999 | 634 |
| 2000 | 282 |
| 2001 | 440 |
| 2002 | 286 |
| 2003 | 301 |
| 2004 | 204 |
| 2005 | 129 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 292 |
| 2008 | 213 |
| 2009 | 106 |
| 2010 | 117 |
| 2011 | 148 |
| 2012 | 101 |
| 2013 | 118 |
| 2014 | 59 |
| 2015 | 431 |
| 2016 | 219 |
| 2017 | 142 |
| 2018 | 84 |
| 2019 | 77 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 202 |
| 2022 | 121 |
| 2023 | 129 |
| 2024 | 45 |
Known problem areas
Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
6 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Fuel system, gasoline
3 of 18 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel injection system.
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Vehicle caught fire due to gas leak in fuel injection system.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-04
Tires
2 of 18 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing temporary/emergency spare tire.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system.
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1987 Chevrolet Suburban. Consumer was driving on the highway saw smoke, pulled over the vehicle was on fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-05-09
Electrical system
2 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and horn.
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While trying to start the auto, it made a very high pitched noise and smoke began to come from under the hood, auto caught a fire and burned, no injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-06
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
Buy-smart checklist
1987 Chevrolet Suburban — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1987 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 1987 Chevrolet Suburban?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1987 Chevrolet Suburban have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.