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1989 GMC C SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1989 GMC C Series, most often about the tires. 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 injuryTop problem1Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 GMC 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
Tires10

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

1 recall

1989 GMC 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 GMC.

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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

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

  1. BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILUREEA91038 · closed May 29, 1992
    No recall
  2. BRAKE LAMP SWITCHPE89116 · closed Jul 5, 1989
    No recall
  3. LOWER BALL JOINT FAILUREPE89132 · closed Oct 16, 1989
    No recall
In owners' words

What C Series owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TWO RIGHT REAR TIRE FAILURES ON AN RV WITHIN 10 MILES OF EACH OTHER IN KINGMAN AZ, DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. MY DAD HAS CONTACTED THE LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER AND HAS GOTTEN NO RESULTS FROM THEM. HE DOES NOT HAVE THE DEFECTED TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE LEFT IN ARIZONA WHERE THEY HAD THEM REPLACED.…
Complaint 736035 · Nov 9, 2000

Own a 1989 C Series?

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