MYRModel Year Report

1989 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck

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1989 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:42:54.976Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1989 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 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. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030519

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, 20031020

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, 19950505

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.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 1998 ● 1999 ● 1994

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1996 ◆ 1997

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