1989 Chevrolet C15 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1989 Chevrolet C15, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 1995-10Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 8 | 31% |
| 1995 | 14 | 23% |
| 1994 | 11 | 27% |
| 1993 | 8 | 23% |
| 1992 | 3 | 21% |
| 1991 | 2 | 20% |
| 1990 | 2 | 25% |
| 1989 | 2 | 17% |
| 1988 | 4 | 44% |
Other parts of the 1989 Chevrolet C15
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Chevrolet C15
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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