1989 Chevrolet Suburban seats problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 1989 Chevrolet Suburban — 44% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driver seat back retaining bolt broke leading to total rearward collapse of driver seat while vehicle was in motion. In speaking with my independent mechanic today it came to my attention that he has or had a vehicle in his possession for repair of very same defect recently.”
filed Oct 20, 2004
“Nhtsa recall 93-v-187-000: recliner mechanism and 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. Consumer has the same problem…”
filed Jul 3, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Suburban | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Suburban | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Suburban | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Suburban | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Suburban | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 Suburban | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 Suburban | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 Suburban | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Suburban | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 Suburban | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 Suburban | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 Suburban | 5 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Chevrolet Suburban
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.