MYRModel Year Report

1989 Chevrolet C10

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1989 Chevrolet C10
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:42:43.996Z

Only 5 complaints 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 4 complaints 1982: 4 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1989 5 1990: 3 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 40 complaints 1995 1996: 16 complaints 1997: 7 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 3 complaints 2000: 1 complaint 2001: 0 complaints 2001
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 4 complaints 1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1989 5 1990: 3 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 20 complaints 1994 1995: 40 complaints 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 7 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 3 complaints 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 0 complaints
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 4 complaints 1981 1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1989 5 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1994 1995: 40 complaints 1995 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 7 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001

1989: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19814
19824
19833
19843
19857
19867
19871
19887
19895
19903
19913
19929
19939
199420
199540
199616
19977
19981
19993
20001
20010

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 5 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing delivery.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Engine compartment fire caused by fuel line leaking on the engine. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-10

While driving at 50MPH, vehicle began to make noise. Upon stopping vehicle suddenly went up in flames, fuel line ignited, resulting in a fire.…

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-08

Steering

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving, bolt which anchors steering wheel and column backed out, resulting in steering column hanging down towards seat, almost dropping.…

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-20

Service brakes

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seat belts

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1989-06-20Trailer hitches89V078000 There may be below specified torque on the trailer hitch attaching fasteners, allowing the trailer hitch to move under towing loads.

    Remedy: Correct torque in trailer hitch fasteners to prevent trailer separation.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1992-12-08Engineering analysisClosed 1995-03-09 Fuel system integrity
  3. R
    1993-03-13Power train93V016000 Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.

    Remedy: Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1994-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 1996-07-31 Engine compartment fires

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Chevrolet C10 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 89V078000 · Trailer hitches
  • Recall 93V016000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Chevrolet C10 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 C10?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Chevrolet C10 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

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