MYRModel Year Report

1989 GMC C1500

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1989 GMC C1500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:46.962Z

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
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1989 4 1990: 7 complaints 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1993: 21 complaints 1993 1994: 25 complaints 1995: 32 complaints 1995 1996: 15 complaints
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1989 4 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1992 1993: 21 complaints 1993 1994: 25 complaints 1994 1995: 32 complaints 1995 1996: 15 complaints 1996
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1989 4 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1992 1993: 21 complaints 1993 1994: 25 complaints 1994 1995: 32 complaints 1995 1996: 15 complaints 1996

1989: 4 complaints

View as data table
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.

Show complaint excerpts

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.…

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-24

Electrical system

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

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-05-20

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · 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 →

  2. I
    1992-12-08Engineering analysisClosed 1995-03-09 Fuel system integrity
  3. R
    1993-03-13Power train93V016000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 GMC C1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V170000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 93V016000 · Power train
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.