What to look for when buying an 89 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Legolas894 · 06-22-2010, 07:50 AM

There's an 89 GMC Suburban, 350, TBI with 175,000 miles on it. The guy wants $500 for it as-is. I'm not really familiar with these age trucks. Anything that stands out as a real no-deal type problem? Are brakes expensive to repair or are there lots of ECM issues.

Thanks

justpball · 06-22-2010, 01:30 PM

brakes are the same as c10s so parts are cheap, I dont know of any ECM prob at all...looks rusty to me but I am from the south so take that with a grain of salt...no pun intended. LOL

motornut · 06-22-2010, 05:19 PM

do you do emmissions there?check stock emmission stuff is present(Cat converter),here in (Ott)an 89 would have to be e-checked.Expensive.... check for axle seal leaks, in the rear brakes.rust holes over the back wheels(fumes),barn doors or gate? gate i found harder to get, my parts truck is an 89

Legolas894 · 06-22-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by justpball

brakes are the same as c10s so parts are cheap, I dont know of any ECM prob at all...looks rusty to me but I am from the south so take that with a grain of salt...no pun intended. LOL

We dream of a salt-free world here. I think GM pays the roads guys to add more salt. Hard to find decent vehicles unless they PO oil sprayed them each year.

He says it has 2 bench seats. Can you always put a third row in or is that an option?

Thanks

motornut · 06-22-2010, 11:06 PM

LOL Around here i learned it's safe to say anything is possible,its weither your insurance would like it ........is the question(i've heard that companys may not cover injuries ,aquired from a factory seat mount installed, aftermarket, without prior inspection of it)get buddy to look for the chrome mounts in the floor,or feel where they would be under the carpet(a dip is a good sign,flat is not)the 2nd row is usally a 60/40 split,also 89 would need 3 point belts back there the holes for them are prob there up top not sure tho the pics show the recoil box ahead of the wheel too

Legolas894 · 06-23-2010, 05:43 AM

Motornut-Looks like you've got all the parts in a handy spot! Thanks for the comments.

motornut · 06-24-2010, 10:23 AM

Gotta be prepared ,lol ya never know when somethings gona break or the grounds gona sHaKe

06-22-2010, 07:50 AM	#1
Legolas894 Chemist under the hood... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada Posts: 617	What to look for when buying an 89 There's an 89 GMC Suburban, 350, TBI with 175,000 miles on it. The guy wants $500 for it as-is. I'm not really familiar with these age trucks. Anything that stands out as a real no-deal type problem? Are brakes expensive to repair or are there lots of ECM issues. Thanks Attached Images __________________ Current fleet: 2013 GMC Sierra, 5.3L, 4x4 1988 GMC Sierra, 305, Auto 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 360 V8 1997 VW Cabrio, 2.0L 2017 Toyota Rav4, 2.5L Stuff I wish I still had: 2013 Toyota Matrix [RIP] 1967 GMC 910 Fleetside, 283 V8 [1st Love-SOLD] 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, 4.0 I-6 [SOLD} 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 5.7LV8 [SOLD] 1995 Chevrolet Astro AWD, 4.3L V6 (RIP) 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, 5.7L V8 [SOLD]

06-22-2010, 01:30 PM	#2
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: What to look for when buying an 89 brakes are the same as c10s so parts are cheap, I dont know of any ECM prob at all...looks rusty to me but I am from the south so take that with a grain of salt...no pun intended. LOL __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

06-22-2010, 05:19 PM	#3
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: What to look for when buying an 89 do you do emmissions there?check stock emmission stuff is present(Cat converter),here in (Ott)an 89 would have to be e-checked.Expensive.... check for axle seal leaks, in the rear brakes.rust holes over the back wheels(fumes),barn doors or gate? gate i found harder to get, my parts truck is an 89 __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

06-22-2010, 11:06 PM	#5
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: What to look for when buying an 89 LOL Around here i learned it's safe to say anything is possible,its weither your insurance would like it ........is the question(i've heard that companys may not cover injuries ,aquired from a factory seat mount installed, aftermarket, without prior inspection of it)get buddy to look for the chrome mounts in the floor,or feel where they would be under the carpet(a dip is a good sign,flat is not)the 2nd row is usally a 60/40 split,also 89 would need 3 point belts back there the holes for them are prob there up top not sure tho the pics show the recoil box ahead of the wheel too Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

06-23-2010, 05:43 AM	#6
Legolas894 Chemist under the hood... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada Posts: 617	Re: What to look for when buying an 89 Motornut-Looks like you've got all the parts in a handy spot! Thanks for the comments. __________________ Current fleet: 2013 GMC Sierra, 5.3L, 4x4 1988 GMC Sierra, 305, Auto 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 360 V8 1997 VW Cabrio, 2.0L 2017 Toyota Rav4, 2.5L Stuff I wish I still had: 2013 Toyota Matrix [RIP] 1967 GMC 910 Fleetside, 283 V8 [1st Love-SOLD] 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, 4.0 I-6 [SOLD} 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 5.7LV8 [SOLD] 1995 Chevrolet Astro AWD, 4.3L V6 (RIP) 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, 5.7L V8 [SOLD]

06-24-2010, 10:23 AM	#7
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: What to look for when buying an 89 Gotta be prepared ,lol ya never know when somethings gona break or the grounds gona sHaKe __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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