MYRModel Year Report

1989 GMC C Series

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1989 GMC C Series
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:15:22.104Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC C Series Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 1 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2005: 1 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009
1989: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19870
19881
19891
19901
19923
19931
19951
19964
19982
19990
20004
20012
20022
20051
20072
20085
20092

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

TIRES

1 of 1 total report mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

TWO RIGHT REAR TIRE FAILURES ON AN RV WITHIN 10 MILES OF EACH OTHER IN KINGMAN AZ, DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. MY DAD HAS CONTACTED THE LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER AND HAS GOTTEN NO RESULTS FROM THEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20001113

TWO RIGHT REAR TIRE FAILURES ON AN RV WITHIN 10 MILES OF EACH OTHER IN KINGMAN AZ, DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. MY DAD HAS CONTACTED THE LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER AND HAS GOTTEN NO RESULTS FROM THEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20001113

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19890412 — PE (closed 19890705)

BRAKE LAMP SWITCH

I 19890621 — PE (closed 19891016)

LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE

R 19891017 — equipment

TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH INCORRECT OR MISSING

Remedy: INSTALL CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABEL.

Campaign 89V149000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19910830 — EA (closed 19920529)

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 GMC C Series — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V149000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 GMC C Series 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 GMC C Series?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 GMC C Series have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.