1989 Chevrolet C15 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1989 Chevrolet C15 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Seat belts (3), Transmission / drivetrain (2), Brakes (2), Hydraulic (2), Body / structure (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
06/23/1997 · Body / structure
PAINT HAS BEEN PEELINF OFF THE CAB OF THE ROOF. *AK
04/21/1997 · Suspension
TIRE BALL JOINTS ARE DEFECTIVE. *AK
04/08/1996 · Transmission / drivetrain · fire
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO TRANSMISSION FULID LEAKING. *AK
02/05/1996 · Vehicle Speed Control
HAD DRIVEN PREVIOUS, TRUCK ACCELERATED WITH TIRES SPINNING AND BRAKES OVERHEATING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
10/31/1995 · Seat belts
THE PASSENGER SEATBELT WILL NOT LATCH. TT WHEN THE BUCKLE WAS PUSHED INTO LATCH, THE LATCH DID NOT LOCK IN TO PLACE TO HOLD BELTS TOGETHER. *YH
10/20/1995 · Brakes
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING WHILE TOWING A BOAT. TT THE ELECTRO HYDRAULIC VALVE WAS REPLACED WHICH CORRECTED BRAKING PROBLEM FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, BRAKE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *SLC
09/21/1995 · Equipment
DRIVER CHOKE W/CAUSE BEING A/C AND VENTS SEAL DRIED UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
09/07/1995 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
DRIVER CHOKES W/CAUSE BEING A/C AND VENTS SEAL DRIED UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT