Model year guide

1986 Chevrolet suburban

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1986 Chevrolet suburban is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1986 Chevrolet suburban at a glance

Combined14 mpg

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1986 Chevrolet suburban MPG & running costs

Combined14 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway16 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,888

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1986 Chevrolet suburban costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$24,440
Fuel only$24,440
Per mile$0.33

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.

1986 Chevrolet suburban trims & engines on record

Engines
7.4L 8-cyl

1986 Chevrolet suburban vehicles on record

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1986 Chevrolet suburban — frequently asked questions

Does the 1986 Chevrolet suburban have any safety recalls?

Recall data for the 1986 Chevrolet suburban is being refreshed — enter a VIN to check a specific car against official NHTSA records.

What gas mileage does the 1986 Chevrolet suburban get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 1986 Chevrolet suburban at about 14 mpg combined (12 city / 16 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.