1989 Chevrolet K1500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1989 Chevrolet K1500 recalls

Most common 1989 Chevrolet K1500 problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	4
Seat Belts	3
Equipment	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Power Train	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Tires	1

What owners report

2007-07-30, 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 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

2004-01-23, Structure
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

2004-01-23, Structure
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

1999-05-31, 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

1998-10-20, Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILED, REPLACEMENT FAILED ALSO.

1989 Chevrolet K1500 questions

Does the 1989 Chevrolet K1500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1989 Chevrolet K1500: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Chevrolet K1500?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (4), Seat Belts (3), Equipment (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Chevrolet K1500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.