MYRModel Year Report

1989 Chevrolet C Series

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1989 Chevrolet C Series
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:14:16.273Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet C Series Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaints 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 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 complaints 2008
1989: 1 complaints
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, 20040422

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19890412 — PE (closed 19890705)

BRAKE LAMP SWITCH

I 19890621 — PE (closed 19891016)

LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE

R 19891017 — equipment

TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH INCORRECT OR MISSING

Remedy: INSTALL CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABEL.

Campaign 89V149000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Chevrolet C Series — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V149000 (equipment) has been completed.
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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.