MYRModel Year Report

1989 GMC C1500

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1989 GMC C1500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:35:42.836Z

Only 4 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 4 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, GMC C1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1993: 21 complaints 1993 1994: 25 complaints 1995: 32 complaints 1995 1996: 15 complaints 1996
1989: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19851
19860
19870
19886
19894
19907
19915
199217
199321
199425
199532
199615

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

6 of 4 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AS RESULT OF OVERFLOW OF FILLER TUBE DUE TO HEAVY LOAD TOWED IN OVERDRIVE WHICH WAS FAILURE TO WARN CONSUMER IN OWNERS MANUAL. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950424

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash.

FIRE
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HAD PARKED VEHICLE. WENT TO REAR OF VEHICLE. HEARD A CRACKING SOUND. NOTICED SMOKE & THEN FIRE COMING FROM DASHBOARD AREA. PUT FLAMES OUT. DASHBOARD AREA WAS MELTED DOWN. REPORTED THE FIRE TO INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980520

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19901024 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 90V170000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19921208 — EA (closed 19950309)

FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY

R 19930313 — power train

UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.

Remedy: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

Campaign 93V016000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 GMC C1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V170000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V016000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 GMC C1500 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 C1500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 150% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 GMC C1500 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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