1989 Chevrolet C3500
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1989
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1989: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 2018 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
3 of 7 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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Tires chunking and weak sidewalls.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-05-10
Visibility
1 of 7 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.
Structure
1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.
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Paint has continued to peel under normal driving conditions, power door locks work intermitently, power windows also work sporadically. The door lock cylinders have been replaced several times.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-03-15
Service brakes
1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing axle shaft.
Safety timeline
2 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).
Buy-smart checklist
1989 Chevrolet C3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 90V170000 · Seat belts
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 1989 Chevrolet C3500 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 C3500?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 Chevrolet C3500 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.