1989 Chevrolet C1500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1989 Chevrolet C1500. Newest first.
Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Incorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209.
Remedy
Provide owner's manual insert containing the correct rear lap-shoulder belt instructions.
Owner complaints
33 complaints2 involved a crash3 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Exterior lighting
Brake lights keep going out replaced multiple times. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
1989 chevrolet c-1500 caught on fire while driving. *ts the fire originated under the hood. *nm
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
The exterior brake lights were replaced twice, consumer found on the nhtsa web page, many consumers with the same problem.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Wiper motor sometimes works when the switch IS not on, until the fuse IS removed or the ignition IS turned off. when this happens, the volt gauge fluctuates up and down, and the battery light comes on. also sometimes wipers don't work with switch turned on. when the wipers don't move when the…
Wiper motor sometimes works when the switch IS not on, until the fuse IS removed or the ignition IS turned off. when this happens, the volt gauge fluctuates up and down, and the battery light comes on. also sometimes wipers don't work with switch turned on. when the wipers don't move when the switch IS turned on, the volt gauge fluctuates up and down. these instances happen usually during rain or snow. the truck IS equipped with delay wipers.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
When brakes are applied pedal will go to the floor. had brakes checked, and worked on, but problem still exists. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
The anti lock brake system deploys when towing a trailer and braking. this "moves a block" in the master cylinder, according to a mechanic, which then disables the front brakes until a mechanic resets it. I the mean time, the driver IS unaware of the event, and IS operating the vehicle with the…
The anti lock brake system deploys when towing a trailer and braking. this "moves a block" in the master cylinder, according to a mechanic, which then disables the front brakes until a mechanic resets it. I the mean time, the driver IS unaware of the event, and IS operating the vehicle with the 1/2 of the brakes disabled, causing uneven and inadequate braking, and extreme wear on the remaining brakes. the problem seems to be with the anit lock brake device on the master cylinder, and the added weight of a trailer when braking. (even though the truck came with the "towing package" and the trailer IS equipped with electric brakes). *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Stopping on slippery surface IS poor! Front wheels lock up and rear wheels free-wheel. Dealer says system ok.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Was driving 70mph when felt something hitting the underbody of vehicle. Vehicle started to swerve. Vehicle was controllable. Pulled vehicle to side of the road & stopped. noticed tread had separated from the left rear tire. The tire was still inflated & had not blown. duralon radial baja white…
Was driving 70mph when felt something hitting the underbody of vehicle. Vehicle started to swerve. Vehicle was controllable. Pulled vehicle to side of the road & stopped. noticed tread had separated from the left rear tire. The tire was still inflated & had not blown. duralon radial baja white track p235/75r15 with 25,000 miles, dot vdhlfox. A generic brand. On a 1989 cheverolt truck c1500.*ak duralon p235/75/r15 *mw
- Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
The scissor jack broke while vehicle was jacked up. it was improperly designed or put together. the swivel part on the top, swiveled all the way to the back and allowed the truck to fall. the gears do not fit together correctly. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
1ST time steering wheel was loose and mechanic tighten it up (he stated that he had done this to several vehical of this make and model). The second time it came loose ( about 4 months later) before I could get it back to the mechanic, the column broke while making a left hand turn in an…
1ST time steering wheel was loose and mechanic tighten it up (he stated that he had done this to several vehical of this make and model). The second time it came loose ( about 4 months later) before I could get it back to the mechanic, the column broke while making a left hand turn in an intersection, shuting off the motor causing me to have trouble stopping the vehical. While waiting for a tow the police had to direct traffic around me.
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Brake lights would stay on when pedal was released. caused multiple bulb replacements along with 4 batteries. the paint on the body has started to peel two years ago. it was small in nature but last year really started to expand. in talking with a dealer about repainting the pick-up, he…
Brake lights would stay on when pedal was released. caused multiple bulb replacements along with 4 batteries. the paint on the body has started to peel two years ago. it was small in nature but last year really started to expand. in talking with a dealer about repainting the pick-up, he indicated that the time to be repainted was over by the manufacture. why did gm/chevrolet not send any information out on either of these problems to owners? I thought it was just my 89 with the brake light problem until talking with several other owners. the paint problem I had seen on other cars but again did not know of any company program or that it had expired. *Ak
- Unknown or other
White paint IS peeling from the gray primer through out the exterior of the vehicle. No safety defect. *ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) · Power train › Manual transmission › Shift pattern indicator
Clutch pressure plate and other parts malfunctioned. Also, the shifter malfunctioned. Cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Ongoing problem with brake lights shorting out due to defective sockets. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer. *Ak
- Steering › Column
Tilt steering wheel locked up, could not move, causing accident and severe injuries. *ak
- Seat belts
During rear impact at 40 to 45 mph, the driver's and passenger's side seat belts did not lock. *ak seat belts did not prevent driver and pasenger from being thrown forward resulting in face and leg injury. *yd
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The seat belt buckle will not latch. the dealer has been notified. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belts failed.
- Wheels
Left rear wheel broke loose while driving, causing damage to vehicle.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brake pedal goes to the floor with extended stopping distance. Master cylinder repaired, however problem still exists.
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch failure. *Ak
- Seats
Driver's side seat cut loose while at a stand still.owner notes fatigue failure affected stress risers on seat tracks.owner very concerned for safety. *Ak
- Steering › Column
Steering column starts getting loose in the area where it normally tilts. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Drum · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Bs brakes failed. Dealer also replaced master cylinder/calipers and rotors/brakelines and drums. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission fluid leaked onto catalytic convertor, causing fire.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 634339Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions.
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