MYRModel Year Report

1989 Chevrolet C30

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1989 Chevrolet C30
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:01.702Z

Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

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

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 0 complaints 1989 0 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 0 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 0 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998

1989: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19841
19850
19861
19872
19881
19890
19902
19911
19922
19934
19947
19959
19965
19974
19982

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

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 C30 — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

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

FAQ

Is the 1989 Chevrolet C30 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1989 Chevrolet C30 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.