1989 Chevrolet C2500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1989 Chevrolet C2500. 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
6 complaints
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- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch · Structure › Body · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 chevrolet c2500. there were recalls related to the structure body, windshield wiper motor, and brake light switch. the exterior paint began chipping in 1996 at 135,000 miles. in approximately february of 1997, a mechanic stated that there was an existing recall. the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 chevrolet c2500. there were recalls related to the structure body, windshield wiper motor, and brake light switch. the exterior paint began chipping in 1996 at 135,000 miles. in approximately february of 1997, a mechanic stated that there was an existing recall. the dealer stated that the contact's vin was not included in any recalls related to his failures. the windshield wiper motor and brake light switch failed in approximately march of 2005 and the cruise control switch failed in approximately march of 2007 at 190,000 miles. the vehicle was regularly serviced for its scheduled maintenance. the recall numbers were unknown. the failure mileage was 135,000 and current mileage was 200,000.
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving passenger's rear tire tread separated from the wheel. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, pulled over, and changed the tire . It was a goodyear wrangler tire. *Ak
- Tires
Firestone atx tire P225 75 R16 experienced blowout while vehicle was setting in driveway. *slc
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint · Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Transmission failed.
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
Ball joints noisy due to design.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Power train › Manual transmission · Visibility › Windshield
Windshield cracked.
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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