MYRModel Year Report

1989 Chevrolet C25

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1989 Chevrolet C25
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:49:55.018Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints 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 C25 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1988: 3 complaints 1988 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 11 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996
1989: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19810
19820
19830
19840
19850
19860
19883
19893
19901
19911
19926
19936
19949
199511
19962

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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THE TRANSMISSION THE SECOND ,REVERSE WENT OUT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950411

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing hoses/lines/piping/fittings.

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ENGINE OIL COOLING LINE MADE OUT OF ALUMINUM ROUTED OVER LINES THAT GOES TO POWER STEERING; WORE A HOLE IN COOLING; LOST ALL OIL IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950824

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Chevrolet C25 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Chevrolet C25 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 C25?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Chevrolet C25 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.