1989 Chevrolet C Series recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH INCORRECT OR MISSING
What could happen: TRUCKS WOULD NOT CONFORM TO REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 120.
The fix: INSTALL CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABEL.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1989 C SERIES.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 89V149000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Summary: TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH INCORRECT OR MISSING
Consequence: TRUCKS WOULD NOT CONFORM TO REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 120.
Remedy: INSTALL CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABEL.
Notes: SYSTEM: TIRE CERTIFICATION LABELS/FMVSS 120.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS.VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABELS.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
01/15/2004 · Engine
I FIRST NOTEST PAINT CHIPS ON THE GAS CAP, THEN I EXPERENCED PAINT PEELING AS I WASHED OFF BIRD DROPINGS ON THE HOOD AREA AND CAB. I NOW HAVE HEAVY PEELING ON THE RIGHT FRONT FINDER AND THE TOP OF THE CAB.