1989 Chevrolet K1500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1989 Chevrolet K1500. 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
10 complaints
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- Tires
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 chevrolet k1500. the vehicle has a set of fts yks LT, size 265/75/r16 tires (na). the tires were purchased on june 4, 2007. on july 30, 2007, the contact received a recall notice for the tires. when the tires had approximately 1,500 miles, he noticed that they seemed…
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 chevrolet k1500. the vehicle has a set of fts yks LT, size 265/75/r16 tires (na). the tires were purchased on june 4, 2007. on july 30, 2007, the contact received a recall notice for the tires. when the tires had approximately 1,500 miles, he noticed that they seemed unbalanced. he stated that he will have the tires inspected by a local dealer. the tires are still on the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were 190,245. Updated 02/01/08. *lj
- Structure › Body
The chrome IS flaking off of my grille and IS the original grille I have noticed this IS a problem for most trucks manufactured during this time period. *la
- Structure › Body › Hood · Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
The paint IS flaking off of my truck at a very fast rate mostly on the hood and roof. I have known that this IS a factory defect for numerous years and IS a problem for most of these vehicles manufactured during this time period. But the factory has still not made this a recall item, and refuse to admit their mistake. Why? *la
- Unknown or other
The paint IS just peeling away thought there was a call back but that was ford call gm said they had a good will program.but I call too late I've talk to a lot of ford and chevrolet truck owners no luck, but some or the ford people got there truck painted very disapointied david I bell. no safety defect. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed, replacement failed also.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
The pedal that connects to brake rod was bent, causing loss of brakes, and almost resulting in a rearend collision. *ak
- Structure › Body
Paint peeling from vehicle.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Middle seat belt latch failure. *ak
- Seat belts
Middle seatbelt latch malfunction.
- Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift · Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt connector failed; also, lever used to operate jack IS of poor quality. *ak
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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