1989 Chevrolet C SERIES(LIGHT): complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 7 complaints (14.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 14.3% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 14.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
Air Bags: 1; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl): 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 2 |
1995: 5; 1996: 2
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 479201 · 1995-01-11 (January 11, 1995)
BALL JOINT SEPARATED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, ALSO PREMATURE WEAR OF TIRES (OTHER VEHICLE FROM 478116). *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 479201 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 482644 · 1995-04-03 (April 3, 1995)
RADIATOR REPLACED DUE TO ENGINE OVERHEATING. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482644 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 487356 · 1995-10-25 (October 25, 1995)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP 3 TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 487356 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 490605 · 1995-12-29 (December 29, 1995)
TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED TWICE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 490605 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 503015 · 1996-04-02 (April 2, 1996)
INSUFFICIENT ROOM IN CAB OF TRUCK FOR CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS/BOOSTER SEATS. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503015 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 503421 · 1996-04-14 (April 14, 1996)
FRONT RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATED. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503421 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 969838 · 1995-08-02 (August 2, 1995)
THE SRIVER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. DUP OF 969100. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 969838 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.