MYRModel Year Report

1989 Chevrolet C Series

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1989 Chevrolet C Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:33:04.107Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 1990: 1 complaint 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1998: 17 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 1990: 1 complaint 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 17 complaints 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 17 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2002 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008

1989: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19821
19840
19850
19860
19870
19880
19891
19901
19911
19921
19937
19942
199510
199611
199722
199817
19993
20000
20012
20023
20072
20081

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

Show complaint excerpts

I first notest paint chips on the gas cap, then I experenced paint peeling as I washed off bird dropings on the hood area and cab. I now have heavy peeling on the right front finder and the top of the cab.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-22

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1989-04-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-05 Brake lamp switch
  2. I
    1989-06-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-10-16 Lower ball joint failure
  3. R
    1989-10-17Equipment89V149000 Trucks may have been produced with incorrect or missing

    Remedy: Install correct certification label.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Chevrolet C Series — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 89V149000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Chevrolet C Series reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Chevrolet C Series?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Chevrolet C Series have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.