Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1989 GMC C Series, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Tires1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
7 Transport Canada recalls for the 1989 GMC C Series.
| 2000080 21 Mar 2000 | Accessories On certain vehicles operated in areas of high salt use, the spare tire hoist cable may corrode and eventually break. This would allow the spare tire to fall of… |
| 1993034 11 Mar 1993 | Powertrain On certain vehicles, the transmission fluid may be forced out of the vent tube due to heat generation in the transmission caused by trailering heavy loads at hi… |
| 1992082 8 Jul 1992 | Powertrain Certain vehicles may develop an abnormal pressure build-up in the transmission with the possibility of transmission fluid coming out of the filler tube onto hot… |
| 1992081 8 Jul 1992 | Powertrain Certain vehicles may develop an abnormal pressure build-up in the transmission with the possibility of transmission fluid coming out of the filler tube onto hot… |
| 1990149 25 Sept 1990 | Seats And Restraints Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 209 - Seatbelt Assemblies. Incorrect instructions for rear seat lap-shoulder belts. Correction: Owners manuals will b… |
| 1989125 14 Sept 1989 | Suspension Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 120 - Tire Selection and Rims |
| 1989084 8 Jun 1989 | Accessories Certain C1500, C3500, K1500 and K3500 vehicles may have below specified torque on the optional trailer hitch attaching fasteners. This could allow the trailer h… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH INCORRECT OR MISSING
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What GMC told its dealers about the 1989 GMC C Series: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 616349 | SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION AFTER A GM GOODWRENCH REMANUFACTURED 4.3L V6 ENGINE IS INSTALLED. *TT |
| 609743 | GENERAL MOTORS BEGAN PROVIDING CHILD RESTRAIN SEAT TOP TETHER HARDWARE PACKAGES TO CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO REQUESTED THEM. *TT |
| 609709 | SUBJECT REGARDING A HARD, NO START OR EXCESSIVE GRAY OR WHITE SMOKE CONDITION ON START UP AFTER RECENT GLOW PLUG REPLACEMENT. *TT |
| 52558 | FIBER GLASS REAR FENDER PAINT STAR SHAPED CRACKS (INSTALL PROTECTIVE LINER). *TW |
| 10244945 | The following information is provided to clearly explain Isuzus policy for control module (engine, transmission, antilock brake, instrument panel, body control, power interface, etc.) reprogramming. Control module calibrations are regularly updated for many reasons. These reasons may include, but are not limited to: model year change, software corrections, certification compliance, product improvement and specific application requirements. However, the mere existence of a newer control module calibration does not necessarily mean that warranty coverage exists or that the calibration must be in |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation