1989 Chevrolet Silverado Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 23%of 22 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 brakes of the 1989 Chevrolet Silverado, 23% of the 22 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.
“The rotor on the left front wheel rusted dangerously thin where the center section and the friction plate meet, and broke almost completely apart while I was driving. It is difficult to tell that it is rusted so thin upon visual inspection, even when the friction plate that the pads contact looks fine. It became brittle and caused my vehicle to shake violently upon applying the brakes. I stopped and took the wheel off to inspect everything, and it took a while for me to see the hairline fracture around the ring. …”
NHTSA complaint #746413, filed 2001-06“Ongoing / intermittent problem with brake system; whenever vehicle would run over a bump or a pothole at a low speed of 35 MPH or less, it caused the rear wheels to lock-up and brake pedal would go to the floor for a few seconds. Then brakes would reengage by themselves. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #854332, filed 1999-12“When brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and determined that rear ABS brakes have failed. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8002917, filed 2002-01“While applying ABS brakes, the pedal would go to the floor; this would cause the vehicle to have a much greater stopping distance than it should. Its an intermittent problem.”
NHTSA complaint #818392, filed 1997-11Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 33 | 26% |
| 2015 | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 | 9 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 9 | 13% |
| 2011 | 9 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 9% |
| 2008 | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 | 34 | 19% |
| 2006 | 101 | 55% |
| 2005 | 87 | 28% |
| 2004 | 211 | 34% |
| 2003 | 257 | 37% |
| 2002 | 350 | 49% |
| 2001 | 418 | 48% |
| 2000 | 607 | 47% |
| 1999 | 1,003 | 60% |
| 1998 | 89 | 32% |
| 1997 | 62 | 23% |
| 1996 | 31 | 17% |
| 1995 | 29 | 11% |
| 1994 | 17 | 8% |
| 1993 | 6 | 9% |
| 1992 | 5 | 13% |
| 1991 | 6 | 35% |
| 1990 | 10 | 40% |
| 1989 | 5 | 23% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1989 Chevrolet Silverado
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Chevrolet Silverado
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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