1982 GMC Suburban
Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1982
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1982: 0 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 80 |
| 1993 | 213 |
| 1994 | 419 |
| 1995 | 227 |
| 1996 | 172 |
| 1997 | 200 |
| 1998 | 100 |
| 1999 | 285 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 |
Known problem areas
No complaint components on file for this model year.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1982-03-24Trailer hitches82V028000 The platform trailer hitches on the suspect vehicles may not have been assembled with sufficient hitch-to-attachment bolt clamp load. If this condition exists, the trailer hitch attaching parts may…
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reposition the hitch and rear bumper, retorque the attachment bolts and replace the existing rear hitch-to-frame bolts at no cost to owner.
Buy-smart checklist
1982 GMC Suburban — pre-purchase inspection
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 82V028000 · Trailer hitches
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1982 GMC Suburban reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- How many recalls does the 1982 GMC 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.