1989 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
0 recalls, 24 complaints - 2 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
24 total complaints
1 crashes 3 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 |
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jan 28, 2011
Incident date: Oct 10, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP WHEN THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR AXLE ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Jul 21, 2004
Incident date: Jul 19, 2004
WHEN PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE FRONT END COLLAPSED. THE DEALER STATES THE LOWER BALL JOINT HAD FAILED. *LA *SC *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nov 21, 2003
Incident date: Nov 19, 2003
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. *NLM
TIRES
Jun 10, 2003
Incident date: Apr 15, 2003
AT LESS THAN 10 MPH REAR DRIVER TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. 2 WEEKS LATER STEEL BELT BROKE IN BOTH FRONT TIRES AT 55 MPH.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jun 14, 2002
TIRE TREAD SEPARATION ON THE FRONT TWO TIRES AFTER LESS THAN TWO YEARS. "CUPPING ON THE BACK TWO TIRES AND POSSIBLE TIRE TREAD SEPARATION" EVEN AFTER PROPER ROTATION. TIRES WERE SOLD TO ME BY DON OLSEN TIRES PLUS OF NORTH WOODLAND BOULEVARD, DELAND, FLORIDA, AND WERE RETURNED TO THEM AND CONSEQUEN... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Feb 11, 2002
Incident date: Feb 11, 1999
DRIVER'SAND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RELEASE FROM RETRACTING MECHANISM, CAUSING SEAT BELTS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 28, 2002
Incident date: Jan 20, 2002
WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT REAR ABS BRAKES HAVE FAILED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Sep 10, 2001
CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND HEARD A NOISE. RIGHT BALL JOINT BROKE . DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jun 11, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 2001
THE ROTOR ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL RUSTED DANGEROUSLY THIN WHERE THE CENTER SECTION AND THE FRICTION PLATE MEET, AND BROKE ALMOST COMPLETELY APART WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT IS DIFFICULT TO TELL THAT IT IS RUSTED SO THIN UPON VISUAL INSPECTION, EVEN WHEN THE FRICTION PLATE THAT THE PADS CONTACT LOOKS F... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
May 31, 2000
Incident date: Jun 29, 1999
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. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 31, 2000
Incident date: Jun 29, 1999
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. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 23, 2000
Incident date: Jan 2, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 23, 2000
Incident date: Jan 15, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 22, 1999
Incident date: Jun 30, 1990
ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH BRAKE SYSTEM; WHENEVER VEHICLE WOULD RUN OVER A BUMP OR A POTHOLE AT A LOW SPEED OF 35 MPH OR LESS, IT CAUSED THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK-UP AND BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR FOR A FEW SECONDS. THEN BRAKES WOULD REENGAGE BY THEMSELVES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Sep 30, 1999
TAIL LIGHT BULB HOLDER IS MELTING, CAUSING BULBS TO FALL OUT, RESULTING IN SAFTEY HAZARD. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Aug 6, 1999
Incident date: Jul 24, 1999
BELTS NOT AVAILABLE - MUST BE ORDERED IN FULL SETS ONLY AT $130 PLUS TAX. ALL WRECKING YARDS ARE SELLING THE BELTS OUT AS FAST AS THEY RECEIVE THEM. THIS MEANS THE CUSTOMER IS INSTALLING BELTS THAT CARRY THE SAME UNSAFE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD HAVE RECALL ON THESE BELTS !!!
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Aug 3, 1999
Incident date: Jul 24, 1999
REAR SEAT BELT ON THE BENCH SEAT WOULDN'T LOCK BECAUSE PLASTIC PART BROKE OFF. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Apr 7, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
CONSUMER'S FRIEND RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR A 1996 CHEVROLET. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED, AND HE'S EXPERIENCING THE EXACT DEFECTS. APPROXIMATELY 5 TIMES A YEAR SINCE 1991, WINDSHIELD WIPER S WORK INTERMITTENTLY, AND SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL. DEALERS SAYS THE CIRCUIT BOARD CRACKS IN THE SOLDE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Dec 4, 1998
Incident date: Oct 12, 1998
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. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 6, 1998
PAINT BEGAN TO PEEL OFF BODY. CLAIMS IT IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT.
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 27, 1998
Incident date: Jan 6, 1998
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60MPH WHEN HE NOTICED SMOKE ENTERING VEHICLE THROUGH THE DASH. HE THE STOPPED VEHICLE, AND OPENED THE DOOR AND PULLED THE HOOD LATCH. BEFORE HE COULD GET OUT OF TRUCK THE SMOKE HAD TURNED TO FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID FIRE MAY HAVE STARTED FROM THE DISTRIBUTOR. T... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 5, 1997
Incident date: Nov 2, 1997
WHILE APPLYING ABS BRAKES, THE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR; THIS WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO HAVE A MUCH GREATER STOPPING DISTANCE THAN IT SHOULD. ITS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Jun 17, 1996
MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED TWICE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Jun 17, 1996
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
01570
Jan 1, 2004
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SPRING SLAP NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE GMT 400 SERIES TRUCK. *MN
990730016A
Oct 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET SILVERADO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE03049
Opened: Oct 23, 2003 , Closed: Feb 19, 2004
TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE
DURING THE PE, ODIDISCOVERED THAT ONE OR BOTH OF THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES CAN BREAK DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF METAL FATIGUE AT THE POINT WHERE THE CABLE FLEXES WHEN THE LIFT GATE IS OPENED AND CLOSED. CONCURRENTLY, THE STRENGTH OF THE CABLE DEGRADES OVER TIME DUE TO CORROSION OF THE WIRE STRANDS IN T... Read more
RQ99005
Opened: May 11, 1999 , Closed: Nov 27, 2001
STEERING GEAR/GRAME ATTACHING BOLTS
THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON THE THREE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME ATTACHMENT BOLTS.THESE BOLTS MAY LOOSEN CAUSING UNRESPONSIVE STEERING AND EVENTUALLY THE BOLTS MAY BACK OUT OR FRACTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
CHEVROLET SILVERADO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SILVERADO across all model years (1999, 2016).
156
Total Recalls
10,964
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
865
Reported Crashes
164
Reported Fires
33
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET SILVERADO - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 156 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 2015 | 7 | 111 | View |
| 2014 | 14 | 195 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 87 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 91 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 99 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 91 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 103 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 221 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 253 | View |
| 2006 | 10 | 223 | View |
| 2005 | 14 | 361 | View |
| 2004 | 15 | 723 | View |
| 2003 | 13 | 852 | View |
| 2002 | 15 | 853 | View |
| 2001 | 15 | 1,048 | View |
| 2000 | 20 | 1,614 | View |
| 1999 | 17 | 2,104 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 335 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 365 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 230 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 331 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 235 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 77 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 51 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 37 | View |
| 1989 (current) | 0 | 24 | |
| 1988 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1982 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1980 | 0 | 2 | View |