MYRModel Year Report

1989 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck

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1989 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:03:41.064Z

Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
14

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

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1989 14 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 13 complaints 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1994: 37 complaints 1995: 53 complaints 1995 1996: 49 complaints 1997: 48 complaints 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 35 complaints 2000: 19 complaints 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2003: 40 complaints
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1989 14 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 13 complaints 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1994: 37 complaints 1994 1995: 53 complaints 1996: 49 complaints 1996 1997: 48 complaints 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 35 complaints 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 21 complaints 2002: 37 complaints 2002 2003: 40 complaints
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 14 complaints 1989 14 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 37 complaints 1994 1995: 53 complaints 1995 1996: 49 complaints 1996 1997: 48 complaints 1997 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 35 complaints 1999 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2002 2003: 40 complaints 2003

1989: 14 complaints

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YearComplaints
19801
19812
19821
19831
19843
19855
19864
19874
198815
198914
199011
199113
199213
199313
199437
199553
199649
199748
199833
199935
200019
200121
200237
200340

Known problem areas

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

4 of 14 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

Tires

4 of 14 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASH
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While driving on the highway the drivers rear tire experienced tread separation which caused the vehicle to leave the road and run into a ditch.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-19

Visibility

2 of 14 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and electrical heating element.

CRASH
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The windshield wipers failed intermittently and impaired the driver's vision. A recall had been issued, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vine. *ak the bolts had come loose in the tilt of the steering column.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-20

Also filed under Steering

Steering

2 of 14 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing column and steering wheel/handle bar.

CRASH
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Brakes failed. Ak

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-05

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control

Power train

2 of 14 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveshaft and automatic transmission.

FIRE

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 Chevrolet Truck — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1989 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck 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 Chevrolet Truck?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck 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.