MYRModel Year Report

1986 GMC Suburban

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1986 GMC Suburban
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:26:13.370Z

Only 4 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 4 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, GMC Suburban Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1990: 22 complaints 1990 1991: 30 complaints 1992: 80 complaints 1993: 212 complaints 1993 1994: 411 complaints 1995: 227 complaints 1996: 172 complaints 1996 1997: 200 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1999: 285 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 5 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004
1986: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19810
19820
19832
19845
19853
19864
19878
19888
198917
199022
199130
199280
1993212
1994411
1995227
1996172
1997200
1998100
1999285
200015
20015
20027
20035
20041

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.

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I HAVE A FIRESTONE LT245 75R16 STEELTEX A/T THAT I USED ON MY SUBURBAN. I REMOVED IT TO INSTALL LARGER TIRES AND USED THE BEST TAKE-OFF FOR A SPARE KEPT INSIDE THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040324

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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THE TRUCK IS EQUIPPED WITH REGULAR HYDRALUC BRAKES, THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL SLID AND THE WHEELS CONTINUED TO SPIN AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970313

SEAT BELTS

1 of 4 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960214

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19891212 — PE (closed 19900409)

IMPROPER SPEED CONTROL

I 19920624 — EA (closed 19931119)

SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 GMC Suburban — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 1992 ▲ 1998

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ◆ 1999 ● 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 GMC Suburban?

The most-reported component is tires:tread/belt, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 GMC Suburban have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.