1989 GMC C2500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1989 GMC C2500 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (4 reports).

2Recalls
6Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your C2500?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1989 GMC C2500 recalls

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 93V016Feb 1, 19931,702,880 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Recall 90V170Sep 17, 1990194,243 vehicles affected

Most common 1989 GMC C2500 problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Seat Belts2
Steering1
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

What owners report

2001-10-24, Power Train
SPEEDOMETER FAILED. *YH
1998-11-20, Steering
THE SEAL KING PINS ON THE STEERING CANNOT BE GREASED & THEY WEAR OUT FAST. *AK
1998-09-22, Seat Belts
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
1998-05-05, Engine And Engine Cooling
TOO SMALL RADIATOR FOR THIS SIZE OF TRUCK. RADIATOR OVERHEATS.
1996-06-27, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE STARTED BURNING OIL AFTER A OIL CHANGE. PLEASE GIVE DETAIL. *AK

1989 GMC C2500 questions

Does the 1989 GMC C2500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1989 GMC C2500: Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 GMC C2500?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Seat Belts (2), Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1989 GMC C2500 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.

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