1983 Chevrolet Suburban Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1983 Chevrolet Suburban. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Consumer states having problems with the tread separation on the tire. Good year #lt23585r.*jb”
“While driving, vehicle began to chug, consumer noticed white smoke coming from the vehicle so he pulled over and vehicle caught on fire, possible engine failure, ohio traffic crash report. *slc”
“While driving, vehicle began to chug, consumer noticed white smoke coming from the vehicle so he pulled over and vehicle caught on fire, possible engine failure, ohio traffic crash report. *slc”
“Rear right tire problem. Tread separated from tire while driving on freeway at 65 mph. Tread hit side of chevrolet suburban causing body damage. Tires have approximately 28,000 miles of non-commercial use, and are warranted for 50,000 miles.*ak (tiresize: 235/85 r16)( dot number: tire size: 235/85…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1983 Chevrolet Suburban as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.