1989 Chevrolet K1500
Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- 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: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 100 |
| 1995 | 118 |
| 1996 | 94 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
4 of 10 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and roof and pillars.
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The chrome is flaking off of my grille and is the original grille I have noticed this is a problem for most trucks manufactured during this time period.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-23
The paint is flaking off of my truck at a very fast rate mostly on the hood and roof. I have known that this is a factory defect for numerous years and is a problem for most of these vehicles manufactured during this time period.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-23
Seat belts
3 of 10 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.
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Middle seatbelt latch malfunction.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-02-11
Seat belt connector failed; also, lever used to operate jack is of poor quality.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-10
Also filed under Equipment
Tires
1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.
Service brakes
1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
1 of 10 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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 K1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report 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 K1500 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 K1500?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 Chevrolet K1500 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.