1989 Gmc PICK UP: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
105,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 4 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 25.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 1; Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit: 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 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 | 1 |
| 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: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 3 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 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
1995: 1; 1996: 1; 2000: 1; 2004: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns 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 10048177 · 2004-01-08 (January 8, 2004)
THE FUEL LINE RUSTED, RESULTING IN A FLUID LEAK. THIS PROBLEM CAUSED CONSUMER TO REFILL THE FUEL TANK MORE THAN OFTEN. *AK THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE FUEL LINES SHOULD NOT LEAK AFTER ONLY 14 YEARS OF SERVICE. THE CONSUMER KNEW OF FOUR OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME FAILURE. THE CONSUMER THINKS THE FAILURE IS DUE TO CHEAP STEEL LINES. THE REPAIR COST THE CONSUMER $1200. *PH *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 105,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10048177 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 485052 · 1995-06-06 (June 6, 1995)
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL FRAME BRACKET BROKE, CAUSING CASES TO BREAK DUE TO SNOW PLOW BEING USED. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485052 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 500907 · 1996-01-08 (January 8, 1996)
TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 500907 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 731412 · 2000-09-14 (September 14, 2000)
IHAVE FOUR FIRESTONE FIREHAWK R4S TIRES SIZE 30X9.50R15. AMOUNT OF MILES ON TIRES EQUALS 32,748;TREAD DEPTH EQUALS 8/32. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAS FAILED. IT HAS A LARGE BULGE IN THE TREAD. THE TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT BECAUSE I CAUGHT IT IN TIME. AT THIS TIME, THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, BUT I AM AFRAID OF THE TIRES. I WILL SAVE THE TIRE ON RIM FOR INSPECTION IF NEEDED. I THINK I SHOULD BE ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION EVEN THOUGH THIS SIZE AND MODEL IS NOT ON RECALL LIST.( DOT NUMBER: VD664RA132 TIRE SIZE: 30X9.50R15 )
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 731412 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.