Total Complaints
7 filings
CHEVROLET 1500 · model year
1989 CHEVROLET 1500
7 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1989CHEVROLET1500 carries 7 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1989 1500 is seat belts:front:buckle assembly with 3 filings, followed by fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system (1) and seats:front assembly:recliner (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1989 1500, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
7
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20050316SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THE BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE, THEY WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE.*AK
20041202SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH WILL NOT STAY LOCKED IN THE BELT BUCKLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT SEE A PROBLEM. *AK
Mileage: 98,000
19991124SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY NOTICED ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON, BRAKE PEDAL FELT SPONGY. DIDN'T CONTACT DEALER. *AK
19991123SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
SEATBELS DO NOT WORK IN THE VEHICLE, THEY DO NOT LOCK. DEALER HAS REFUSED TO REPLACE SEAT BELTS . *AK
19990802SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
FRONT BENCH SEAT BELT BUCKLE DOES NOT LOCK.CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
19990721SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
DRIVER'S FRONT SEATBACK BOLT BROKE, CAUSING SEAT TO FALL BACKWARD. *AK
19980316FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
STARTER AND FUEL INJECTION MALFUNCTION.
Compare 1989CHEVROLET1500 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1989 CHEVROLET 1500 have?▼
The 1989 CHEVROLET 1500 has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 CHEVROLET 1500?▼
The most-complained component for the 1989 CHEVROLET 1500 is SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM and SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER.
Is the 1989 CHEVROLET 1500 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.