1989 Chevrolet C Series(light) recalls & complaints

19 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

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19complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Chevrolet C Series(light) under individual trim or body names rather than "C Series(light)", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

19complaints

3crashes

0fires

2injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (4), Suspension (3), Steering (3), Brakes (2), Hydraulic (2).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (8)

04/14/1996 · Suspension
FRONT RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATED. *DSH

04/02/1996 · Body / structure
INSUFFICIENT ROOM IN CAB OF TRUCK FOR CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS/BOOSTER SEATS. *DSH

12/29/1995 · Transmission / drivetrain
TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED TWICE. *AK

10/25/1995 · Steering
REPLACED IDLER ARM.

10/25/1995 · Brakes · crash
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP 3 TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK

10/25/1995 · Transmission / drivetrain
ADJUSTED SHIFT INDICATOR.

10/25/1995 · Electrical system
REPLACED BATTERY PARTS.

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