1989 Chevrolet C1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 15%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1989 Chevrolet C1500, 15% of the 33 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“When stopping there is a noise in the transmission . Consumer states when taking taking foot off of the brake, a clunking noise comes from the rear end with jerking motion, Chevrolet states the problem is a bushing and another dealer states there are spline gears that need to be lubed with a specialized lubricant.”
NHTSA complaint #804328, filed 1996-10“There is a noise in the transmission, the bearings are wearing out, need to be replaced, can't order the bearings. Dealer said he would have to order a new transmission .”
NHTSA complaint #807888, filed 1997-01Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Chevrolet C1500
8 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Chevrolet C1500
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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