Does the 1989 GMC Suburban have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1989 GMC Suburban recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 GMC Suburban?

17 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1989 GMC Suburban recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1989 GMC Suburban. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your GMC been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A GMC dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1989 GMC Suburban recalls, newest first

November 16, 1993NHTSA 93V187000604,207 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl between them, creating a "soft" joint. This "soft" joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint looseness, causing bolt fatigue and eventual bolt failure.
Consequence: If bolt failure occurs to the driver's seat, it wouldallow the seat back to suddenly recline, and could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame "soft" joint and replace the recliner bolts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 1, 1993NHTSA 93V0160001,702,880 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary: Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Consequence: The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Remedy: Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 1989 GMC Suburban with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 5
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Seats › Front assembly › Recliner3
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control2
Service brakes2
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar2
Tires2

Other 1989 GMC models

Questions

Does the 1989 GMC Suburban have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1989 GMC Suburban recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 GMC Suburban?: 17 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.