1989 GMC C1500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 GMC C1500. 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.
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
4 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
After applying brakes and coming to a stop, pedal eases down and starts to creep forward unless pressure IS constantly applied. Dealer can not find the cause of the problem. *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 › Master cylinder · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Making a normal or sudden stop, brakes will become spongy, go to floor, causing a longer stopping distance, at least 5 times longer.dealer has replaced master cylinder/booster/abs system/rotors/calipers/discs /drums and shoes. Defect IS still occurring. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Had parked vehicle. Went to rear of vehicle. Heard a cracking sound. Noticed smoke & then fire coming from dashboard area. Put flames out. Dashboard area was melted down. Reported the fire to insurance company. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The transmission went out as result of overflow of filler tube due to heavy load towed in overdrive which was failure to warn consumer in owners manual. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel system integrity
There is no summary currently available
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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