1989 GMC G Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1989 GMC G Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a fire
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Engine fire, caused by transmission fluid overheating and flowing out of vent tube onto exhaust system.*sd
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
The rear axle and pinion gear had to be replaced at 53K and now again 90K and cost twice as much. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Lower ball joint failure
Summary:eight consumers and one fleet manager report premature lowerball joint wear.allegedly two accidents have resulted.subjectvehicles are equipped with maintenance free ball joints.===
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.
- 609709Subject regarding a hard, no start or excessive gray or white smoke condition on start up after recent glow plug replacement.
- 52558Fiber glass rear fender paint star shaped cracks (install protective liner).
- 39074Rear and side cargo door latch rattles.
- 39070New cast iron exhaust manifold and stainless steel gasket to correct engine noise condition.
- 37942Transmission extention seal leaks.
Every GMC G Series model year
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