1989 Chevrolet Silverado Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%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 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1989 Chevrolet Silverado, 14% 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.
“While at repair shop for service mechanic noticed the brake and fuel line was rusted. Location is near rear tire on driver side, both lines are clustered together. A section about 3-4 inches in length is affected. Please provide VIN number upon receipt of this complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #10048500, filed 2003-11“The valve cover gaskets leak and present fire hazards. The valve covers are poor design and very expensive to have gaskets replaced all the time. The fuel injector lines are attached to the valve covers and have to be removed along with the intake manifold.”
NHTSA complaint #723149, filed 2000-05“While driving the vehicle and without prior warning the consumer started slowing down due to the fuel injection problems. Water is in the fuel injection system, and consumer can smell fumes in the vehicle while driving. The vehicle is emitting a lot of vapors.”
NHTSA complaint #831768, filed 1998-12Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 9% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 4% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 17 | 5% |
| 2004 | 22 | 4% |
| 2003 | 26 | 4% |
| 2002 | 23 | 3% |
| 2001 | 48 | 5% |
| 2000 | 80 | 6% |
| 1999 | 37 | 2% |
| 1998 | 12 | 4% |
| 1997 | 24 | 9% |
| 1996 | 14 | 8% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 11 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 14% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1989 Chevrolet Silverado
5 complaintsEngine cooling
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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