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1989 GMC K SERIES

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 8 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.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 GMC K SERIES

8 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE1
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
100000 POWER TRAIN1
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY1
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
220000 SEATS1
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
98764301 Sep 1, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS THAT THE COLDER THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS, THE LONGER IT TAKES FOR THE FRONT AXLE TO ENGAGE WHEN 4 WHEEL DRIVE IS SELECTED, OR THE FRONT AXLE DOES NOT ENGAGE. *YC
767402 Sep 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COMPLAINTS THAT FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT ENGAGE AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE UPDATED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAST ACTUATOR. *YC
764301 Apr 1, 1997
100000 POWER TRAIN
SLOW OR NO ENGAGEMENT OF FRONT AXLE WHEN 4 WD IS SELECTED (REPLACE FRONT AXLE ACTUATOR). *TW
667406 Dec 1, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSFER CASE HOPS OUT OF 4-HIGH, OR NO DRIVE IN 2 OR 4-HIGH RANGES AND/OR GRINDING NOISE (INSTALL MAINSHAFT/RANGE HUB KIT) *TW
467401 Dec 1, 1994
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
TRANSFER CASE HOPS OUT OF 4-LOW. *TW

GMC K SERIES - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC K SERIES across all model years (1981, 1989).

2 Total Recalls
11 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

GMC K SERIES - Year by Year

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1995 0 2 View
1989 (current) 1 0
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