1989 Chevrolet C15 Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Chevrolet C15 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1989 Chevrolet C15. The part named most often is seat belts, with 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. 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 25%
- Brakes2 17%
- Equipment1 8.3%
- Other or unknown1 8.3%
- Body and structure1 8.3%
- Suspension1 8.3%
- Vehicle speed control1 8.3%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Brake system failure, excessive brake pedal travel, partial loss of braking while towing a boat. Tt the electro hydraulic valve was replaced which corrected braking problem for a short period of time, brake problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #973665, filed 1995-10Transmission and drivetrain: “While driving notice power loss, notice white and black smoke coming from rear of vehicle, resulting in fire, possible torque converter failure in auto tran.”
NHTSA complaint #958962, filed 1995-01Complaints 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 C15 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 C15.
Other model years of the Chevrolet C15
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 26 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 60 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 41 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 35 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 14 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet C15 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Chevrolet C15 have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1989 Chevrolet C15 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Chevrolet C15 is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1989 Chevrolet C15 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.
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.