MYRModel Year Report

1989 GMC C Series

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1989 GMC C Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:42:51.207Z

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
1

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 1990: 1 complaint 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2007: 2 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009

1989: 1 complaint

View as data table
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, 2000-11-13

Safety timeline

1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1989-04-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-05 Brake lamp switch
  2. I
    1989-06-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-10-16 Lower ball joint failure
  3. R
    1989-10-17Equipment89V149000 Trucks may have been produced with incorrect or missing

    Remedy: Install correct certification label.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1991-08-30Engineering analysisClosed 1992-05-29 Brake light switch failure

Buy-smart checklist

1989 GMC C Series — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 89V149000 · Equipment
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.