MYRModel Year Report

1984 GMC Suburban

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1984 GMC Suburban
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:10.157Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 5 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 80 complaints 1992 1993: 213 complaints 1994: 419 complaints 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1997: 200 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1998 1999: 285 complaints 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 5 complaints 2004: 1 complaint 2004
1983: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 5 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 80 complaints 1993: 213 complaints 1993 1994: 419 complaints 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1997: 200 complaints 1997 1998: 100 complaints 1999: 285 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 5 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1984 5 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1990 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 80 complaints 1992 1993: 213 complaints 1993 1994: 419 complaints 1994 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1996 1997: 200 complaints 1997 1998: 100 complaints 1998 1999: 285 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 5 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004

1984: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19820
19832
19845
19853
19864
19878
19888
198917
199022
199131
199280
1993213
1994419
1995227
1996172
1997200
1998100
1999285
200015
20015
20027
20035
20041

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

3 of 5 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASH
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Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 70MPH and heard a noise. He went to slow down and was able to pull over to shoulders. He didn't notice anything, and then saw vehicle wobbling. Tire blewout, and damaged running board.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-05-23

Wheels

1 of 5 total reports mentions: wheels.

INJURY
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Right rear wheel came off vehicle, causing loss of control resulting in collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-10-03

Service brakes

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1989-12-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-04-09 Improper speed control

Buy-smart checklist

1984 GMC Suburban — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1984 GMC 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 GMC Suburban?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 GMC Suburban have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.