1989 GMC Pick UP
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.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1989: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 11 |
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, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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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, 2000-09-20
Power train
1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing differential unit.
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Front differential frame bracket broke, causing cases to break due to snow plow being used.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-09
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
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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, 2003-11-18
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
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Truck caught fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-07
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1989 GMC Pick UP — pre-purchase inspection
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- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
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, 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.