1987 GMC Suburban Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1987 GMC Suburban, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Baffle in the gas tank floating around freely inside of gas tank. Baffle has knocked some pieces loose inside fuel tank. Vehicle is not running properly. Please provide any further infomation.”
NHTSA complaint #8002431, filed 2002-01“Driving home on freeway approximately 65mph smelled gas, pulled over to see what was happening, by time got out and popped the hood the vehicle was on fire. Fire dept . Said cause of fire was the fuel system, vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #809379, filed 1997-02Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 20% |
| 2002 | 2 | 29% |
| 2000 | 2 | 13% |
| 1999 | 19 | 7% |
| 1998 | 5 | 5% |
| 1997 | 23 | 12% |
| 1996 | 14 | 8% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 7 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 38% |
Other parts of the 1987 GMC Suburban
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 GMC Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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