MYRModel Year Report

1989 GMC Pick UP

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1989 GMC Pick UP
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:22:55.640Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Pick UP Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 11 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 18 complaints 1996: 11 complaints 1996
1989: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19811
19853
19863
19874
19884
19894
19903
19916
19925
199311
199416
199518
199611

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

TIRES

1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.

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IHAVE FOUR FIRESTONE FIREHAWK R4S TIRES SIZE 30X9.50R15. AMOUNT OF MILES ON TIRES EQUALS 32,748;TREAD DEPTH EQUALS 8/32. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAS FAILED. IT HAS A LARGE BULGE IN THE TREAD. THE TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT BECAUSE I CAUGHT IT IN TIME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000920

POWER TRAIN

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.

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FRONT DIFFERENTIAL FRAME BRACKET BROKE, CAUSING CASES TO BREAK DUE TO SNOW PLOW BEING USED. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19951109

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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THE FUEL LINE RUSTED, RESULTING IN A FLUID LEAK. THIS PROBLEM CAUSED CONSUMER TO REFILL THE FUEL TANK MORE THAN OFTEN. *AK THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE FUEL LINES SHOULD NOT LEAK AFTER ONLY 14 YEARS OF SERVICE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031118

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE. *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960307

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 GMC Pick UP — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 GMC Pick UP 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 Pick UP?

The most-reported component is tires:tread/belt, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 GMC Pick UP have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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