BrakesPart report
1989 Chevrolet Suburban Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 3% of the 62 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 93V119000Aug 2, 1993Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 1988–1992, Blazer 1988–1992, GMC Safari 1988–1992 +6 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 11% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 9 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 7% |
| 2019 | 4 | 5% |
| 2018 | 15 | 18% |
| 2017 | 44 | 31% |
| 2016 | 82 | 37% |
| 2015 | 153 | 36% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 8 | 7% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 25 | 19% |
| 2004 | 49 | 24% |
| 2003 | 91 | 30% |
| 2002 | 127 | 44% |
| 2001 | 178 | 40% |
| 2000 | 98 | 35% |
| 1999 | 246 | 39% |
| 1998 | 63 | 31% |
| 1997 | 96 | 23% |
| 1996 | 137 | 38% |
| 1995 | 169 | 37% |
| 1994 | 581 | 68% |
| 1993 | 383 | 77% |
| 1992 | 146 | 77% |
| 1991 | 12 | 23% |
| 1990 | 11 | 20% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 5 | 28% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
| 1984 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1989 Chevrolet Suburban
Seats
27 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
27 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Chevrolet Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology