Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1983 Chevrolet Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Fires:2
#22 complaints
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
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| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | — |
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