MYRModel Year Report

1989 GMC K2500

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1989 GMC K2500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:15.435Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 3 complaints 1989 3 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 4 complaints 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1996: 14 complaints 1996
1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 3 complaints 1989 3 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 14 complaints 1996
1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 3 complaints 1989 3 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 14 complaints 1996

1989: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19850
19863
19870
19881
19893
19902
19914
19921
19932
19947
199510
199614

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

Valve stems on the tires failed on all four wheels over a year time frame. These were purchased from ntb in newington, nh.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-06-16

Service brakes

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seat belts

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing webbing.

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Passenger side seats belt appears to fasten properly, but as you lean forward or from side to side, the shoulder belt begins to loosen and will not retract taught against you chest.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-09-22

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing delivery.

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All the lines, fuel and brake near left rear wheel, and top of fuel tank, have corroded. This has LED to two near disasters, (Almost a crash(Brake line) and fire(Leaking gasoline). These lines should not corrode this badly in 10 years.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-05-21

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    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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    1992-12-08Engineering analysisClosed 1995-03-09 Fuel system integrity
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    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 →

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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).

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    2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…

    Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 GMC K2500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V170000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 93V016000 · Power train
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 GMC K2500 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 K2500?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 GMC K2500 have?
4 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.