1989 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK
0 recalls — 19 complaints — 1 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
19 total complaints
6 crashes 2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 19, 2005
Incident date: Jul 12, 2005
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT REFUSED TO RELEASE ON A 1989 CHEVROLET 2500 PICKUP. FORTUNATELY NO ACCIDENT OR FIRE OCCURED BEFORE I FORCED IT OPEN. PLASTIC PART INSIDE THE LATCH FAILED. THE PASSENGER BELT FAILED SOME TIME AGO AND IT WAS REPLACED AT NO CHARGE BY CHEVROLET. WILL THEY STILL HONOR THE WARANTEE ?
TIRES
Nov 13, 2003
Incident date: Oct 26, 2003
HAD TWO TIRES OF A SET BLOW OUT. MINOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *LA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Oct 20, 2003
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AND IMPAIRED THE DRIVER'S VISION. A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED, HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VINE. *AK THE BOLTS HAD COME LOOSE IN THE TILT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *SCC *JB
STEERING:COLUMN
Oct 20, 2003
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AND IMPAIRED THE DRIVER'S VISION. A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED, HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VINE. *AK THE BOLTS HAD COME LOOSE IN THE TILT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *SCC *JB
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
May 19, 2003
Incident date: May 17, 2003
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE DRIVERS REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LEAVE THE ROAD AND RUN INTO A DITCH. *NLM
Crash
TIRES
Jul 31, 2002
Incident date: Jun 10, 2002
TIRE FAILED. (MICHELIN 235/75-15 AND DOT # B3DDDYUX298). *YH
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Jul 25, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 6, 2001
LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE SEAT BELT RECEIVER FAILED. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Feb 6, 2001
Incident date: Jun 16, 2000
FIRESTONE STEELTEX R. A/T TIRES (P245/75R16) EXPERIENCED BELT SEPARATIONS, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL TIRES. *SLC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 2, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES BROKE, AND DID NOT LATCH INTO THE BUCKLE HOUSING MECHANISM. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY HAVE DISCONTINUED THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES. OWNER IS UNABLE TO FIND REPLACEMENTS. *AK *ML
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Sep 30, 1997
Incident date: Feb 10, 1997
UPON LEAVING COMPANY GROUNDS IN A CATERING TRUCK, A-FRAME CAME LOOSE AND FELL ON THE GROUND DUE LOOSE COIL SPRING BOLTS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Jul 30, 1996
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 28, 1996
Incident date: Mar 7, 1996
THE TRANSMISSION FLUID SPRAYED ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND THIS CAUSED A FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jun 13, 1995
SEAT BELT MOUNTS ARE RUSTING AWAY-CAUSING SOME SAFETY CONCERNS. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 5, 1995
Incident date: May 2, 1995
TRUCK EXPERIENCED UNWANTED ACCELERATION RESULTING IN CRASH. TT
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 5, 1995
Incident date: May 2, 1995
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE. *AK
Crash
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
May 5, 1995
Incident date: May 2, 1995
NO AIR TO DEFROSTER VENTS DUE TO FAULTY ACTUATOR. *AK
Crash
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
May 5, 1995
Incident date: May 2, 1995
STEERING WHEEL NOT CENTERED. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 5, 1995
Incident date: May 2, 1995
BRAKES FAILED. AK
Crash
Technical Service Bulletins — 1989 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 |
563301
Jun 1, 1995
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Safety Investigations — CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA98024
Opened: Nov 10, 1998 — Closed: Apr 20, 2000
FUEL LEAKS FROM THE VAPOR CANISTER
In January 1998, GM issued the technical service bulletin describing conditions which may result in fuel leakage from the emission vapor canister.According to the bulletin, when the subject vehicles are parked on an incline, with a full tank of gasoline, fuel can flow into the vapor canister.The rem... Read more
SQ97020
Opened: Oct 6, 1997 — Closed: Nov 19, 1997
UNINTENDED RELEASE OF THE REAR HATCH
GM REPORTED THAT THIS TSB WAS ORIGINATED AFTER A PLANT ENGINEER EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM.THIS WAS A PLANT GENERATED COMPLAINT. ODI HAS NO CONSUMER COMPLAINTS.GM REPORTED 6 FROM OWNERS BEING PUZZLED BY THE HATCH AJAR LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED.A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT, NOR A TREND, HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AT T... Read more
DP96003
Opened: Jan 2, 1996 — Closed: Feb 9, 1996
GAS TANK GUARD
Mr. Chevedden petition the agency requesting a defect investigation that would resultin the retrofitting of a low cost gas tank guard on all 1973-87 Chevrolet and GMC CK pickup trucks to prevent fires in a side impact
DP93001
Opened: Jan 5, 1993 — Closed: May 11, 1993
ANTILOCK BRAKES
ANTILOCK BRAKES
DP92016
Opened: Aug 17, 1992 — Closed: Dec 8, 1992
FUEL TANK POSITION
FUEL TANK POSITION
DP82004
Opened: Feb 5, 1982 — Closed: Jun 30, 1982
CAMSHAFT FAILURES
CAMSHAFT FAILURES
CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK across all model years (1960–1999).
27
Total Recalls
656
Total Complaints
6
Investigations
36
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
7
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 48 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 45 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 32 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 39 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 37 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 53 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 81 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 80 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 53 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 15 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 15 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 1989 (current) | 0 | 19 | |
| 1988 | 0 | 27 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1979 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1978 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1976 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1972 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1962 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 | View |