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1989 CHEVROLET C SERIES

1 recalls, 2 complaints - 4 TSBs

89V149000 Sep 8, 1989
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH INCORRECT OR MISSING
Consequence
TRUCKS WOULD NOT CONFORM TO REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 120.
Remedy
INSTALL CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABEL.
585 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 1995
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 1995
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.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 CHEVROLET C SERIES

4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
220000 SEATS1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
WB11-X-001A Oct 18, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The following information is provided to clearly explain Isuzua??s policy for control module (engine, transmission, antilock brake, instrument panel, body control, power interface, etc.) reprogramming. Control module calibrations are regula
000601019 Oct 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION AFTER A GM GOODWRENCH REMANUFACTURED 4.3L V6 ENGINE IS INSTALLED. *TT
000604002 Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING A HARD, NO START OR EXCESSIVE GRAY OR WHITE SMOKE CONDITION ON START UP AFTER RECENT GLOW PLUG REPLACEMENT. *TT
990940004 Jan 1, 2000
220000 SEATS
GENERAL MOTORS BEGAN PROVIDING CHILD RESTRAIN SEAT TOP TETHER HARDWARE PACKAGES TO CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO REQUESTED THEM. *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET C SERIES

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA90015 Opened: Mar 20, 1990 , Closed: Feb 24, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1984
FUEL TANK CORROSION
There is no summary currently available
PE89132 Opened: Jun 21, 1989 , Closed: Oct 16, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE
SUMMARY:EIGHT CONSUMERS AND ONE FLEET MANAGER REPORT PREMATURE LOWERBALL JOINT WEAR.ALLEGEDLY TWO ACCIDENTS HAVE RESULTED.SUBJECTVEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH MAINTENANCE FREE BALL JOINTS.===
PE89116 Opened: Apr 12, 1989 , Closed: Jul 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
SUMMARY:TRUCK SERVICE BULLETIN OUTLINED PROCEDURES FOR ADJUSTMENT OFSTOP LAMP SWITCH.OTHER MANUFACTURERS HAVE TAKEN MORE FORMAL ACTION TOCORRECT MISADJUSTED/FAILED BRAKE LAMP SWITCHES.===

CHEVROLET C SERIES - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET C SERIES across all model years (1965, 2001).

17 Total Recalls
119 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
6 Reported Crashes
6 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET C SERIES - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2008 0 1 View
2007 0 3 View
2002 0 3 View
2001 2 2 View
1999 0 4 View
1998 0 19 View
1997 0 39 View
1996 0 14 View
1995 0 12 View
1994 0 2 View
1993 0 13 View
1992 0 1 View
1991 0 1 View
1990 0 1 View
1989 (current) 1 2
1982 0 1 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 2 0 View
1977 1 0 View
1976 1 0 View
1975 1 0 View
1974 1 0 View
1973 1 0 View
1970 1 0 View
1969 1 0 View
1968 1 1 View
1967 1 0 View
1966 1 0 View
1965 1 0 View

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CAMARO 179 4,298 View
SILVERADO 159 10,964 View
SILVERADO 3500 152 1,409 View