Complaints
12
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1985 Chevrolet Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
#21 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Fires:1
#31 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Chevrolet Suburban.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — |
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