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1989 GMC R1500 Suburban

Ownership intelligence · Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD · Regular Gasoline
69
Average
High Risk
AVOIR Score out of 100
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Category Scores

Reliability 89
Longevity 81
Maintenance 56
Depreciation 63
Performance 74
Efficiency 27

Reliability & Ownership FAQ

Is the 1989 GMC R1500 Suburban reliable?

AVOIR rates the 1989 GMC R1500 Suburban's reliability 89/100 — excellent — from NHTSA recall counts, complaint density, and multi-year defect trends. Its overall AVOIR ownership score is 69/100 (Average).

How long will a 1989 GMC R1500 Suburban last?

AVOIR scores the 1989 GMC R1500 Suburban's longevity 81/100 (excellent), estimated from high-mileage survival data and resale-panel evidence of how far these vehicles actually run.

What does it cost to own a 1989 GMC R1500 Suburban?

AVOIR scores the 1989 GMC R1500 Suburban on maintenance 56/100 and depreciation 63/100 — higher is better (lower real cost) — plus fuel, insurance and resale in the full breakdown above.

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