1985 Chevrolet Suburban
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1985 Chevrolet Suburban is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1985 Chevrolet Suburban at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1985 Chevrolet Suburban recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1985 Chevrolet Suburban.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 15 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1985 Chevrolet Suburban common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1985 Chevrolet Suburban MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 10 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1985 Chevrolet Suburban costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1985 Chevrolet Suburban — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
POOR BRAKING ON PANIC STOP Closed
POOR BRAKING ON PANIC STOP
NHTSA #DP88003 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Oct 1987 · closed Feb 1988An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 1
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
NEW CAST IRON EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND STAINLESS STEEL GASKET TO CORRECT ENGINE NOISE CONDITION. *TW
Bulletin 376602A · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 1995Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SUBURBAN. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Chevrolet Suburban
The Chevrolet Suburban is a series of SUVs built by Chevrolet since 1934. The longest-produced automobile nameplate in the world, the Suburban is currently in its twelfth generation, in production since the 2021 model year. Beginning life as one of the first metal-bodied station wagons, the Suburban is the progenitor of the modern full-size sport utility vehicle, combining a wagon-style body with the chassis and powertrain of a pickup truck. Alongside its Advance Design, Task Force, and C/K predecessors, the Chevrolet Silverado currently shares chassis and mechanical commonality with the Suburban and other trucks.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
