1989 GMC K1500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1989 GMC K1500 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

2Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your K1500?

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

1989 GMC K1500 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 K1500 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

What owners report

1999-02-17, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S INSUFFICIENT PERFORMANCE OF ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL WOULD GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR, AND THERE WOULD BE A DELAY IN STOPPING. VEHICLE WOULD KEEP ON GOING. ALSO WHEN VEHICLE IS LOADED DOWN WITH 500 OR MORE POUNDS, THE VEHICLE BRAKES WOULD FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY DEALER ON NUMEROUS TIMES, AND WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK
1996-03-13, Electrical System
ENGINE; WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS/HESITATES/STUMBLES. *AK

1989 GMC K1500 questions

Does the 1989 GMC K1500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1989 GMC K1500: 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 K1500?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

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

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