1989 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 80,441miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1989 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. The part named most often is seat belts, with 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by tires (4) and steering (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 80,441 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 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 belts4 29%
- Tires4 29%
- Steering2 14%
- Brakes1 7.1%
- Engine cooling1 7.1%
- Suspension1 7.1%
- Vehicle speed control1 7.1%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “Driver side seat belt refused to release on a 1989 Chevrolet 2500 pickup. Fortunately no accident or fire occured before I forced it open. Plastic part inside the latch failed. The passenger belt failed some time ago and it was replaced at no charge by Chevrolet. Will they still honor the warantee ?”
NHTSA complaint #10129384, filed 2005-07, 147,882 milesSteering: “The windshield wipers failed intermittently and impaired the driver's vision. A recall had been issued, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vine. The bolts had come loose in the tilt of the steering column.”
NHTSA complaint #10044254, filed 2003-12Mileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,000 and 147,882 miles.
Complaints 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 Chevrolet Truck 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 Chevrolet Truck.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 40 | 51,829 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 37 | 49,695 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 21 | 54,750 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 19 | 56,017 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 35 | 69,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 33 | 116,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 48 | 60,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 49 | 142,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 53 | 160,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 35 | 151,667 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 13 | 92,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 13 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 13 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 11 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 14 | 80,441 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 15 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1985 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1989 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by tires with 4.
Has the 1989 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck 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.
At what mileage are problems with the 1989 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 80,441 miles and the middle half falls between 13,000 and 147,882 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.