1989 Chevrolet C10
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1989 Chevrolet C10. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 Chevrolet C10. Newest first.
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Remedy
Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
There may be below specified torque on the trailer hitch attaching fasteners, allowing the trailer hitch to move under towing loads.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fasteners could fail; if this occurs while traileris being pulled, hitch and trailer could separate and a vehicle crash couldoccur without prior warning.
Remedy
Correct torque in trailer hitch fasteners to prevent trailer separation.
Owner complaints
5 complaints2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti-lock brakes failed, causing accident.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Engine compartment fire caused by fuel line leaking on the engine. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Red button stuck in down position, inoperative. tt
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
While driving, bolt which anchors steering wheel and column backed out, resulting in steering column hanging down towards seat, almost dropping. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
While driving at 50mph, vehicle began to make noise. Upon stopping vehicle suddenly went up in flames, fuel line ignited, resulting in a fire. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
- Fuel system integrity
There is no summary currently available
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