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1987 Chevrolet Suburban Base 4WD

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1987 Chevrolet Suburban – front Unverified
Photo: 1989 Chevrolet R2500 Suburban Scottsdale in Summit White & Grey Metallic, front left, 2026-07-21 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the seventh generation (1981-1991) (1981–1991); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1989 Chevrolet R2500 Suburban Scottsdale in Summit White & Grey Metallic, front left, 2026-07-21 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Chevrolet - Suburban - 1980s (M.A.R.C.) by Croquant, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 20 - Flickr - Joost J. Bakker IJmuiden by Joost J. Bakker, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1981 Chevrolet Suburban pic1 by Alf van Beem, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1981 Chevrolet Suburban pic2 by AlfvanBeem, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1987 Chevrolet Suburban Base 4WD is a 5.0-liter with an automatic 4-spd and four-wheel drive. It starts at $14,215 MSRP and is rated at 14 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$14,215 ($40,668 *)
Engine
Engine Type5.0L V-8
Displacement5 L
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Fuel Economy
City12 MPG
Highway17 MPG
Combined14 MPG
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1987 Chevrolet Suburban Base 4WD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Chevrolet SUBURBAN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 19, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

NHTSA campaign 06E043000

18 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Chevrolet SUBURBAN

Owner Complaints

18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Chevrolet SUBURBAN (4 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Hydraulic5
Service Brakes5
Fuel System3
Gasoline3
Electrical System2
Tires2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 30, 2007 · Engine And Engine Cooling Fire
“1987 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY SAW SMOKE, PULLED OVER THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. *MC (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *JB A VEHICLE QUESTIONAIRE WAS MAILED TO CUSTOMER TO OBTAIN…”
Sep 30, 2002 · Wheels 1 injury
“WHILE IN MOTION, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SUSTAINED DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STRUCK THE GUARDRAIL. THE OFFICER REPORTING LISTED THIS AS EQUIPMENT FAILURE BECAUSE THE…”
Sep 5, 2000 · Tires
“I BOUGHT 2 FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HTS IN JULY 2000 FOR OUR SUV. I FOUND A TWO INCH TEAR IN ONE AFTER 2,500 MILES, ABOUT 800 OF WHICH WAS SUSTAINED HIGHWAY DRIVING DURING A HOT JULY. THERE WAS NO…”
Aug 6, 2000 · Tires
“SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 - TRUCK PARKED IN PARKING LOT THE THE SURFSIDE MOTEL, POINT PLEASANT, NJ WITH ALL WINDOWS OPENED APPROX. 1". SPARE TIRE IN TIRE WELL IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE EXPLODED FOR NO…”
Apr 7, 2000 · Unknown Or Other
“NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1987 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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