1983 GMC Suburban recalls & complaints
2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
2complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the GMC Suburban under individual trim or body names rather than "Suburban", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1983 GMC Suburban owner's manual
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
2complaints
0crashes
1fires
2injuries
1deaths
Most complained-about parts: Unknown Or Other (1), Fuel system (1), Gasoline (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
11/26/1999 · Unknown Or Other
PAINT PEELING AND FAILING
03/24/1999 · Fuel system · fire
GAS TANK EXPLODED UPON REAR IMPACT, RESULTING IN DEATH AND INJURIES.