1989 Chevrolet C10 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Chevrolet C10 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1989 Chevrolet C10. The part named most often is fuel system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and seat belts (1). Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
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.
- Fuel system2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Seat belts1 20%
- Steering1 20%
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 93V016000Feb 1, 1993Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Chevrolet C10 1988–1993, C20 1988–1993, GMC C1500 1988–1993 +11 more
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
- 89V078000May 15, 1989Trailer hitchesCovers: Chevrolet C10 1989, GMC K25 1989, Chevrolet K30 1989 +9 more
There may be below specified torque on the trailer hitch attaching fasteners, allowing the trailer hitch to move under towing loads.
Recall details for the 1989 Chevrolet C10 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- EA92041Fuel system integrityClosed · Dec 8, 1992
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 Chevrolet C10.
Other model years of the Chevrolet C10
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 7 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 16 | 134,650 | 6 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 40 | 73,810 | 7 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 20 | 80,000 | 11 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 9 | 50,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 9 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 5 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Chevrolet C10 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1989 Chevrolet C10 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Chevrolet C10 is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1989 Chevrolet C10 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.