1989 GMC V1500 Suburban Maintenance

Take care of your GMC V1500 Suburban and it'll take care of you. With proactive maintenance, you could hit 200,000 miles (or beyond!) in your V1500 Suburban. So, you want to care for your car, but you’re not sure when to get certain services. Instead of waiting for an issue to arise with your V1500 Suburban, you can stay ahead of problems before they even begin. Just follow your 1989 GMC V1500 Suburban maintenance schedule!

This recommended maintenance schedule is written by the auto manufacturer, GMC themselves. Driving conditions, climate variations, and other variables can affect which scheduled maintenance services you’ll need; however, recommended maintenance usually includes services like tire rotations, vital fluid checks/exchanges, filter changes, brake pad replacement, and oil changes. Staying on track with routine service appointments can help your V1500 Suburban perform better, increase your vehicle safety, and help you avoid expensive repairs caused by 1989 GMC V1500 Suburban problems later.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 1989 GMC V1500 Suburban for factory-recommended routine maintenance and our technicians will jump right in with a Courtesy Check. The Courtesy Check helps us see what we’re working with under the hood, and allows us to alert you to any potential problems before they worsen. Each Courtesy Check includes a free battery test and an inspection of your V1500 Suburban's windshield wiper blades, head and tail lights, filters, fluid levels, tires, and alignment.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 1989 GMC V1500 Suburban? Batteries generally need to be replaced every three to five years. Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your V1500 Suburban may need a replacement battery sooner. Extremely hot or cold temperatures can take a toll on your GMC V1500 Suburban battery, and so can frequent short drives. Sure, you could wait until your battery is completely dead, but it’s a much wiser decision to replace it before you need to. Otherwise, you may find yourself (and your trusty V1500 Suburban) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your GMC V1500 Suburban won’t even be able to start with a weak battery, much less get you where you need to go.

In addition to maintaining a strong battery, investing in regular oil changes can support your engine’s overall performance and keep your 1989 GMC V1500 Suburban running newer, longer. Reference the chart toward the top of the page if you're not sure about the optimal oil change intervals for your 1989 V1500 Suburban. Don’t forget, though, that weather conditions in your area or your personal driving habits can affect this interval. Talk to a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to know when to change your oil. Not sure what type of oil to use for your 1989 GMC V1500 Suburban? We can help with that, too!

Periodic service to the steering system in your GMC V1500 Suburban can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. When it comes to steering and suspension, you want to catch small problems before they turn into big (and expensive) ones. Trust our technicians to inspect system components and if needed, provide the appropriate GMC V1500 Suburban steering and suspension services. This can include things like power steering fluid replacement, wheel alignment adjustments, replacement of struts and wheel bearings, and ball joint lubrication. Components within your GMC V1500 Suburban's steering system require regular maintenance.

Without routine GMC V1500 Suburban maintenance, you might find yourself with a hot mess on your hands – quite literally. A damaged A/C system is never fun, and an overheated engine can cause significant issues (like a total car breakdown!). Don’t sweat it, though! Our technicians can take care of those issues, too. At Firestone Complete Auto Care, we have what it takes to provide top-notch service for your GMC V1500 Suburban engine heating and cooling systems, as well as your air conditioning. Is your GMC V1500 Suburban radiator in need of replacement? We got it. Is your A/C blowing hot air? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your one-stop shop for 1989 GMC V1500 Suburban maintenance and repairs.

Don’t wait until something goes wrong with your car. Visit your nearest location for proactive maintenance today.