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1989 Chevrolet C SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1989 Chevrolet C Series, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage89kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 15, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Chevrolet C Series has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1989 Chevrolet C Series recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1989 vs. every other C Series year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C Series median. How we score

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  • Caution
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  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1989 Chevrolet C Series, and the recalls they led to.

  1. BRAKE LAMP SWITCHPE89116 · closed Jul 5, 1989
    No recall
  2. LOWER BALL JOINT FAILUREPE89132 · closed Oct 16, 1989
    No recall
In owners' words

What C Series owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I FIRST NOTEST PAINT CHIPS ON THE GAS CAP, THEN I EXPERENCED PAINT PEELING AS I WASHED OFF BIRD DROPINGS ON THE HOOD AREA AND CAB. I NOW HAVE HEAVY PEELING ON THE RIGHT FRONT FINDER AND THE TOP OF THE CAB.
Complaint 10069917 · Jan 15, 2004 · 89,000 miles

Own a 1989 C Series?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.