1982 GMC Suburban for sale

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

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Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of the GMC Suburban, not the exact year; not one of our cars

For sale

We do not have a 1982 GMC Suburban for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.

What to check when buying the 1982 GMC Suburban

  • NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
  • No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
1982 GMC Suburban recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
82V0280001982-03-29trailer hitchesTHE PLATFORM TRAILER HITCHES ON THE SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH SUFFICIENT HITCH-TO-ATTACHMENT BOLT CLAMP LOAD. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE TRAILER HITCH ATTACHING PARTS MAY LOOSEN AND BREAK.

Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

Buying the 1982 GMC Suburban

We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1982 GMC Suburban for sale by us right now. The 1982 GMC Suburban for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.

Recalls and complaints

Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.

What the specs mean

The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.

How big it is

As a van, it puts space for people and luggage first.

Who it is for

It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.

Try before you buy

If the Suburban is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.

The cost of driving it

Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

Which one to look for

Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Within the 1982 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.

Make a request

Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.

Rent it for a week before you buy

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1982 GMC Suburban from us first.

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Find me this car

Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1982 GMC Suburban for you and reply within one business day.

Buying the 1982 GMC Suburban

Does CarmaCars sell the 1982 GMC Suburban?

Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

Can I rent a 1982 GMC Suburban before I buy one?

Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.

Does the 1982 GMC Suburban have recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

Where do the figures come from?

Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.