MYRModel Year Report

1989 Chevrolet C15

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1989 Chevrolet C15
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:42:52.822Z

Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
12

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 9 complaints 1989: 12 complaints 1989 12 1990: 8 complaints 1991: 10 complaints 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 35 complaints 1994: 41 complaints 1994 1995: 60 complaints 1996: 26 complaints 1996
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 9 complaints 1988 1989: 12 complaints 1989 12 1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 35 complaints 1993 1994: 41 complaints 1994 1995: 60 complaints 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1996
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 9 complaints 1988 1989: 12 complaints 1989 12 1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 35 complaints 1993 1994: 41 complaints 1994 1995: 60 complaints 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1996

1989: 12 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19820
19830
19841
19852
19865
19872
19889
198912
19908
199110
199214
199335
199441
199560
199626

Known problem areas

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

3 of 12 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

The front and passenger side release buttons broke, there is something that's inside of the buckle. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-22

Service brakes

2 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Power train

2 of 12 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing torque converter and automatic transmission.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle was in motion and the vehicle caught on fire due to transmission fulid leaking.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-08

While driving notice power loss, notice white and black smoke coming from rear of vehicle, resulting in fire, possible torque converter failure in auto tran.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-20

Visibility

1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing defroster/defogger/hvac system.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 12 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1989 Chevrolet C15 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1989 Chevrolet C15 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 C15?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Chevrolet C15 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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