1989 Chevrolet C2500
Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1989
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1989: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 60 |
| 1996 | 53 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
3 of 6 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and constant velocity joint.
Visibility
2 of 6 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and windshield.
Show complaint excerpts
Alternator failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-10-29
Also filed under Electrical system and equipment
Tires
2 of 6 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving passenger's rear tire tread separated from the wheel. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, pulled over, and changed the tire . It was a goodyear wrangler tire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-09-10
Service brakes
2 of 6 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1990-10-24Seat belts90V170000 Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by FMVSS 209.
Remedy: Provide owner's manual insert containing the correct rear lap-shoulder belt instructions.
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…
Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Buy-smart checklist
1989 Chevrolet C2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 90V170000 · Seat belts
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1989 Chevrolet C2500 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 C2500?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 Chevrolet C2500 have?
- 3 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.