1989 Chevrolet 1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Chevrolet 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1989 Chevrolet 1500. The part named most often is seat belts, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and fuel system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 98,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts3 43%
- Brakes2 29%
- Fuel system1 14%
- Seats1 14%
Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 98,000 and 98,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1989 Chevrolet 1500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 Chevrolet 1500.
Other model years of the Chevrolet 1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 20 | 100,825 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 134 | 120,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 44 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 14 | 116,600 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 20 | 70,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 7 | 98,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 8 | 60,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet 1500 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Chevrolet 1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1989 Chevrolet 1500 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Chevrolet 1500 is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1989 Chevrolet 1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1989 Chevrolet 1500 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 98,000 miles and the middle half falls between 98,000 and 98,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.