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1989 Chevrolet K1500

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
10
Latest Jul 30, 2007
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
3
Latest Oct 24, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 10 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1989 Chevrolet K1500, most frequently naming the body & structure, seat belts and brakes categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure330.0%
  • Seat belts330.0%
  • Brakes110.0%
  • Other / unspecified110.0%
  • Tires & wheels110.0%
  • Transmission110.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07E088000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 24, 2007
121,680 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
06E043000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

May 19, 2006
88,303 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
90V170000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Sep 17, 1990
194,243 units potentially affected
The defect: TRUCKS CAN CONTAIN INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST REAR SEAT LAP-SHOULDER BELTS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.
The risk: INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PROPERLYRESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN AN ACCIDENT OF SUDDEN STOP; TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITHFMVSS 209.
The remedy: PROVIDE OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR LAP-SHOULDER BELT INSTRUCTIONS.
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 10
Tires & wheels
Filed Jul 30, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 CHEVROLET K1500. THE VEHICLE HAS A SET OF FTS YKS LT, SIZE 265/75/R16 TIRES (NA). THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED ON JUNE 4, 2007. ON JULY 30, 2007, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE TIRES. WHEN THE TIRES HAD APPROXIMATELY 1,500 MILES, HE NOTICED THAT THEY SEEMED UNBALANCED. HE STATED THAT HE WILL HAVE THE TIRES INSPECTED BY A LOCAL DEALER. THE TIRES ARE STILL ON THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 190,245. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ

NHTSA ID
10197840
Incident
Jul 30, 2007
Mileage
190,245 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jan 23, 2004

THE CHROME IS FLAKING OFF OF MY GRILLE AND IS THE ORIGINAL GRILLE I HAVE NOTICED THIS IS A PROBLEM FOR MOST TRUCKS MANUFACTURED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD. *LA

NHTSA ID
10054727
Incident
Nov 27, 2000
Mileage
112,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jan 23, 2004

THE PAINT IS FLAKING OFF OF MY TRUCK AT A VERY FAST RATE MOSTLY ON THE HOOD AND ROOF. I HAVE KNOWN THAT THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT FOR NUMEROUS YEARS AND IS A PROBLEM FOR MOST OF THESE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD. BUT THE FACTORY HAS STILL NOT MADE THIS A RECALL ITEM, AND REFUSE TO ADMIT THEIR MISTAKE. WHY? *LA

NHTSA ID
10054725
Incident
Nov 26, 2000
Mileage
112,000 mi
Filed May 31, 1999

THE PAINT IS JUST PEELING AWAY THOUGHT THERE WAS A CALL BACK BUT THAT WAS FORD CALL GM SAID THEY HAD A GOOD WILL PROGRAM.BUT I CALL TOO LATE I'VE TALK TO A LOT OF FORD AND CHEVROLET TRUCK OWNERS NO LUCK, BUT SOME OR THE FORD PEOPLE GOT THERE TRUCK PAINTED VERY DISAPOINTIED DAVID I BELL. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

NHTSA ID
707050
Incident
Jun 3, 1993
Brakes
Filed Sep 3, 1998

THE PEDAL THAT CONNECTS TO BRAKE ROD WAS BENT, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES, AND ALMOST RESULTING IN A REAREND COLLISION. *AK

NHTSA ID
827597
Body & structure
Filed Aug 13, 1998

PAINT PEELING FROM VEHICLE.

NHTSA ID
539812
Incident
Nov 10, 1994
Transmission
Filed Jun 6, 1998

TRANSMISSION FAILED, REPLACEMENT FAILED ALSO.

NHTSA ID
505126
Incident
Jan 31, 1996
Seat belts
Filed Mar 4, 1997

MIDDLE SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURE. *AK

NHTSA ID
514798

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

020864016

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON FRONT DOOR HINGE PIN BUSHING WEAR, FRONT DOOR SAG, OR DOOR CHUCKING MOVEMENT IN EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chevrolet K1500 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1996942050.3
19951182154.8
19941002149.4
1993222046.8
1992162050.8
1991120—
1990730—
1989Viewing103041.2
1988102040.3

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.