1989 GMC C2500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1989 GMC 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.
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
6 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Power train · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Speedometer failed. *Yh
- Steering
The seal king pins on the steering cannot be greased & they wear out fast. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's and passenger's shoulder straps get loose, will not lock in position, do not retract, causing loss of protection which could result in injuries in case of an accident. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Too small radiator for this size of truck. Radiator overheats.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine started burning oil after a oil change. Please give detail. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The driver side seat belt buckle broke . tt *jb
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel system integrity
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