MYRModel Year Report

1989 Chevrolet K3500

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1989 Chevrolet K3500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:49:10.805Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 1990: 3 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1996: 13 complaints 1996
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 13 complaints 1996
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 13 complaints 1996

1989: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19881
19891
19903
19910
19923
19934
19946
199512
199613

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 1 total report mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

Engine replaced 3 times.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-11-14

Also filed under Visibility and power train

Visibility

1 of 1 total report mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.

Service brakes

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Power train

1 of 1 total report mentions: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.

Electrical system

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing starter assembly.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Chevrolet K3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V170000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Chevrolet K3500 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 K3500?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 300% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Chevrolet K3500 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.