Total Complaints
19 filings
CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK · model year
1989 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK
19 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1989CHEVROLETCHEVROLET TRUCK carries 19 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 6 crashes, 2 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 CHEVROLET TRUCK is seat belts:front:buckle assembly with 3 filings, followed by vehicle speed control (2) and tires:tread/belt (2). 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 CHEVROLET TRUCK, 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.
19
Complaints
6
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
6 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 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20050719SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT REFUSED TO RELEASE ON A 1989 CHEVROLET 2500 PICKUP. FORTUNATELY NO ACCIDENT OR FIRE OCCURED BEFORE I FORCED IT OPEN. PLASTIC PART INSIDE THE LATCH FAILED. THE PASSENGER BELT FAILED SOME TIME AGO AND IT WAS REPLACED AT NO CHARGE BY CHEVROLET. WILL THEY STILL HONOR THE WARANTEE ?
Mileage: 147,882
20031113TIRES
HAD TWO TIRES OF A SET BLOW OUT. MINOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *LA
Mileage: 13,000
20031020STEERING:COLUMN
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AND IMPAIRED THE DRIVER'S VISION. A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED, HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VINE. *AK THE BOLTS HAD COME LOOSE IN THE TILT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *SCC *JB
20031020VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AND IMPAIRED THE DRIVER'S VISION. A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED, HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VINE. *AK THE BOLTS HAD COME LOOSE IN THE TILT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *SCC *JB
20030519CrashTIRES:TREAD/BELT
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE DRIVERS REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LEAVE THE ROAD AND RUN INTO A DITCH. *NLM
20020731TIRES
TIRE FAILED. (MICHELIN 235/75-15 AND DOT # B3DDDYUX298). *YH
20010725POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
20010206TIRES:TREAD/BELT
FIRESTONE STEELTEX R. A/T TIRES (P245/75R16) EXPERIENCED BELT SEPARATIONS, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL TIRES. *SLC
20010206SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE SEAT BELT RECEIVER FAILED. *SLC
20000602SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES BROKE, AND DID NOT LATCH INTO THE BUCKLE HOUSING MECHANISM. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY HAVE DISCONTINUED THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES. OWNER IS UNABLE TO FIND REPLACEMENTS. *AK *ML
19970930SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
UPON LEAVING COMPANY GROUNDS IN A CATERING TRUCK, A-FRAME CAME LOOSE AND FELL ON THE GROUND DUE LOOSE COIL SPRING BOLTS. *AK
19961231FireENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
19960328FirePOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE TRANSMISSION FLUID SPRAYED ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND THIS CAUSED A FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
19950613SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SEAT BELT MOUNTS ARE RUSTING AWAY-CAUSING SOME SAFETY CONCERNS. TT
19950505CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TRUCK EXPERIENCED UNWANTED ACCELERATION RESULTING IN CRASH. TT
19950505CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAILED. AK
19950505CrashSTEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING WHEEL NOT CENTERED. *AK
19950505CrashVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
NO AIR TO DEFROSTER VENTS DUE TO FAULTY ACTUATOR. *AK
19950505CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE. *AK
Compare 1989CHEVROLETCHEVROLET TRUCK 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 CHEVROLET TRUCK have?▼
The 1989 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK has 19 NHTSA complaints, 6 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK?▼
The most-complained component for the 1989 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK is SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and TIRES:TREAD/BELT.
Is the 1989 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK 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.