1989 CHEVROLET K2500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 CHEVROLET K2500
The 1989 CHEVROLET K2500 has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 CHEVROLET K2500
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1989 CHEVROLET K2500, potentially affecting up to 404,226 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
View full details →Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Recall 90V170000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 194,243 vehicles affected
Defect: TRUCKS CAN CONTAIN INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST REAR SEAT LAP-SHOULDER BELTS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.
Consequence: INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PROPERLYRESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN AN ACCIDENT OF SUDDEN STOP; TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITHFMVSS 209.
Remedy: PROVIDE OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR LAP-SHOULDER BELT INSTRUCTIONS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 CHEVROLET K2500
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 CHEVROLET K2500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS FAILED OVER THE PERIOD OF TWO YEARS. THE DISKS SEPARATED FROM THE HUB MOUNT CAUSING THE FRONT BRAKE ON ONE SIDE TO BECOME INNOPERABLE. LARGE STEERING INPUTS WERE REQUIRED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM LEAVING THE ROAD. ON INSPECTION IT WAS CLEAR THAT THE ROTORS HAD SAPARETED DUE TO RUST THROUGH. BOTH SEPARATIONS WERE LOW SPEED INCIDENTS BUT IN BOTH CASES THE BRAKES WERE INNEFECTIVE AND THE STEERING LOAD WAS SUBSTANTIAL.*AK
PE00046, WITH ABOUT LESS THAN 15,000 MILES, THE GOODYEAR WRANGLER AT TIRE SIZE P24575R16 LOAD E. BOUGHT 4 TIRES, 3 OUT OF 4 TIRES TREAD SEPARATED WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. FIRST, WENT TO A GOODYEAR DEALER ,AND WILL ONLY PRORATE THE TIRE ,WHICH HE DID ON 2 TIRES. FINALLY, CONTACTED GOODYEAR DIRECTLY, AND THEY HAD THE OTHER TWO TIRES REPLACED WITH NO CHARGE.*AK *SLC
THE UPPER WELD ON THE TOP HINGE OF THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HINGE HAS CRACKED, RESULTING IN DOOR NOT LATCHING PROPERLY. THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR OPENS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. MANY OTHER CHEVROLET AND GMC PICKUP TRUCK OWNERS HAVE VOICED THE SAME CONCERNS TO ME ON THIS SAFETY-RELATED ISSUE. THE DOOR IS TOO HEAVY FOR THIS TYPE OF HINGE AND THEY ALL CRACK AT THE WELD JOINT WHERE THE HINGE IS WELDED TO THE DOOR. THIS RESULTS IN THE DOOR NOT BEING ABLE TO LATCH PROPERLY. *AK
BRAKE PROBLEMS; ON REGULAR ROAD CONDITIONS, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN A NORMAL FASHION, THE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE HAS A LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE. WHEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED, AND THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT. THE FUEL LINES ARE ALSO RUSTED. PARTS FOR THE FUEL LINES ARE ON BACK ORDER. THE BRAKE LINES ARE BEING REPAIRED. *AK *SLC
BRAKE PROBLEMS; ON REGULAR ROAD CONDITIONS, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN A NORMAL FASHION, THE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE HAS A LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE. WHEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED, AND THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT. THE FUEL LINES ARE ALSO RUSTED. PARTS FOR THE FUEL LINES ARE ON BACK ORDER. THE BRAKE LINES ARE BEING REPAIRED. *AK *SLC
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Safety Rating for the 1989 CHEVROLET K2500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 CHEVROLET K2500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 CHEVROLET K2500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 CHEVROLET K2500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET K2500
- 1988 CHEVROLET K2500 — 0 complaints
- 1989 CHEVROLET K2500 (current)
- 1990 CHEVROLET K2500 — 3 complaints
- 1991 CHEVROLET K2500 — 8 complaints
- 1992 CHEVROLET K2500 — 6 complaints
- 1993 CHEVROLET K2500 — 8 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET K2500 — 22 complaints
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