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#BS-1985-GMCSUB-372C1985 Gmc Suburban
Based on reports from 6 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 0 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc issues.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc (1 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
1985 Gmc Suburban: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc Issues
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1985 Gmc Suburban, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Seats Issues
Seats complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1985 Gmc Suburban, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads Issues
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1985 Gmc Suburban, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve Issues
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1985 Gmc Suburban, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:differential proportional valve-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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1985 Gmc Suburban vs. Class Average (Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
6
Class avg
17
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical special purpose vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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