1989 GMC Suburban

$17,995

from

listings

$18K–$18K

price range

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Low$17,995

High$17,995

From$17,995

Avg Mileage175,000 mi

Fresh

Sourced from 1 active dealer listings as of May 2026

1989 GMC Suburban Trims

All Trims Combined

From$17,995

$18K–$18K

1 listings175,000 avg miles

2500

From$9,500

4 listings|$10K–$18K

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GMC Suburban Safety & Reliability

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 2 recalls and 21 complaints for the 1989 GMC Suburban, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

93V1870001993-16-11

SEATS

THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE 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.

IF BOLT FAILURE OCCURS TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, IT WOULDALLOW THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE, AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

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93V0160001993-01-02

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.

THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 21 issues reported over 1 model years, seats problems are the most common for the 1989 GMC Suburban. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Seats4

02Seat Belts4

03Engine And Engine Cooling3

04Tires2

05Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

21 total across 1 model years (1989–1989)Full data at NHTSA.gov

GMC Suburban Fuel Economy

12–16mpg combined

11-15city

13-20hwy

$3,500-$3,650/yr

The 1989 GMC Suburban delivers 12 to 16 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Suburban V1500 4WD - Automatic 4-spd

16mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveDiesel

15 city20 hwy~$3,500/yr-1/10 Poor

Suburban V1500 4WD - Automatic 4-spd

12mpg

5.7L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

11 city15 hwy~$3,650/yr-1/10 Poor

Suburban V1500 4WD - Manual 4-spd

12mpg

5.7L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

11 city13 hwy~$3,650/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1989 GMC Suburban

6States

63%in top 3

North Dakota has the most inventory at 25%, with options spread across 6 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

NDNorth Dakota

225%

TXTexas

225%

MNMinnesota

113%

MOMissouri

113%

ILIllinois

113%

WIWisconsin

113%

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1989.

Buying a 1989 GMC Suburban?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 1989 GMC Suburban a good car to buy?

The 1989 GMC Suburban has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is seats, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 1989 GMC Suburban?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 1989 GMC Suburban. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 1989 GMC Suburban?

Fuel economy ranges from 12 to 16 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $1094 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 1989 GMC Suburban?

SEATS is the number-one complaint area for the 1989 GMC Suburban, based on 21 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.