Recall 82V028000: 1982 GMC Suburban and 1 other model
- Report received
- Mar 29, 1982
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 148vehicles
- Model years
- 1982
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
The platform trailer hitches on the suspect vehicles may not have been assembled with sufficient hitch-to-attachment bolt clamp load. If this condition exists, the trailer hitch attaching parts may loosen and break.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reposition the hitch and rear bumper, retorque the attachment bolts and replace the existing rear hitch-to-frame bolts at no cost to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1982 Chevrolet Suburban1 complaints
- 1982 GMC Suburban0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.