1989 Chevrolet C2500 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 135,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 15 mpgcombined, 4.3L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 16 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Chevrolet C2500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1989 Chevrolet C2500. The part named most often is tires, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and visibility (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 135,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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.
- Tires2 33%
- Brakes1 17%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Equipment1 17%
- Exterior lighting1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Tires: “While driving passenger's rear tire tread separated from the wheel. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, pulled over, and changed the tire . It was a goodyear wrangler tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10091861, filed 2004-09Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The contact owns a 1989 Chevrolet C2500. There were recalls related to the structure body, windshield wiper motor, and brake light switch. The exterior paint began chipping in 1996 at 135,000 miles. In approximately february of 1997, a mechanic stated that there was an existing recall. The dealer stated that the contact's VIN was not included in any recalls related to his failures. The windshield wiper motor and brake light switch failed in approximately march of 2005 and the cruise control switch failed in approximately march of 2007 at 190,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10206112, filed 2007-10, 135,000 milesMileage 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 135,000 and 135,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1989 Chevrolet C2500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 15 | 16 | 15 | $4,450 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed manual | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 5-speed manual | 13 | 19 | 15 | $4,450 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 12 | 12 | 12 | $5,600 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed manual | 12 | 15 | 14 | $4,800 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 5-speed manual | 11 | 17 | 13 | $5,150 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl · diesel | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 19 | $5,050 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl · diesel | 4-speed manual | 16 | 17 | 16 | $6,000 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 90V170000Sep 17, 1990Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Chevrolet C2500 1989–1990, GMC C1500 1989–1990, K1500 1989–1990 +9 more
Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209.
Recall details for the 1989 Chevrolet C2500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 Chevrolet C2500.
Other model years of the Chevrolet C2500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 53 | 175,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 60 | 103,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 52 | 176,616 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 19 | 144,000 | 0 | — | 17 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 11 | 126,000 | 0 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 6 | 135,000 | 1 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet C2500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Chevrolet C2500 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1989 Chevrolet C2500 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Chevrolet C2500 is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 1989 Chevrolet C2500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1989 Chevrolet C2500 get?
The EPA rates the 1989 Chevrolet C2500 (C2500 Pickup 2WD, 4.3L 6-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 15 city and 16 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1989 Chevrolet C2500 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 135,000 miles and the middle half falls between 135,000 and 135,000 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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.