Chevrolet Silverado 1989
Model Silverado made in 1989 by Chevrolet got 27 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding power train and suspension.
Model 1989
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 990730016A | 10/01/2002 | 990730016B | 10007838 | Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 01570 | 01/01/2004 | 10005412 | Spring slap noise from the rear of the gmt 400 series truck. *mn | 02/25/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 01/06/1998 | |||
| Consumer was driving approximately 60mph when he noticed smoke entering vehicle through the dash. he the stopped vehicle, and opened the door and pulled the hood latch. before he could get out of truck the smoke had turned to fire. fire department said fire may have started from the distributor. the vehicle was totaled. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/29/1999 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| The valve cover gaskets leak and present fire hazards. the valve covers are poor design and very expensive to have gaskets replaced all the time. the fuel injector lines are attached to the valve covers and have to be removed along with the intake manifold. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/15/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced engine fire. (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| Tail light bulb holder is melting, causing bulbs to fall out, resulting in saftey hazard. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 06/29/1999 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| The valve cover gaskets leak and present fire hazards. the valve covers are poor design and very expensive to have gaskets replaced all the time. the fuel injector lines are attached to the valve covers and have to be removed along with the intake manifold. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 11/19/2003 | 1 | ||
| While at repair shop for service mechanic noticed the brake and fuel line was rusted. location is near rear tire on driver side, both lines are clustered together. a section about 3-4 inches in length is affected. please provide vin number upon receipt of this complaint. *nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 10/12/1998 | |||
| While driving the vehicle and without prior warning the consumer started slowing down due to the fuel injection problems. water is in the fuel injection system, and consumer can smell fumes in the vehicle while driving. the vehicle is emitting a lot of vapors. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 07/24/1999 | 3 | ||
| Belts not available - must be ordered in full sets only at $130 plus tax. all wrecking yards are selling the belts out as fast as they receive them. this means the customer is installing belts that carry the same unsafe problem. the manufacturer should have recall on these belts !!! | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 02/11/1999 | |||
| Driver'sand passenger's seat belts will not release from retracting mechanism, causing seat belts to become inoperable. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 07/24/1999 | |||
| Rear seat belt on the bench seat wouldn't lock because plastic part broke off. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/20/2002 | |||
| When brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has inspected vehicle, and determined that rear abs brakes have failed. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 06/30/1990 | |||
| Ongoing / intermittent problem with brake system; whenever vehicle would run over a bump or a pothole at a low speed of 35 mph or less, it caused the rear wheels to lock-up and brake pedal would go to the floor for a few seconds. then brakes would reengage by themselves. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 11/02/1997 | 0 | ||
| While applying abs brakes, the pedal would go to the floor; this would cause the vehicle to have a much greater stopping distance than it should. its an intermittent problem. *ak | |||
| 06/17/1996 | 1 | ||
| Antilock brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| The rotor on the left front wheel rusted dangerously thin where the center section and the friction plate meet, and broke almost completely apart while i was driving. it is difficult to tell that it is rusted so thin upon visual inspection, even when the friction plate that the pads contact looks fine. it became brittle and caused my vehicle to shake violently upon applying the brakes. i stopped and took the wheel off to inspect everything, and it took a while for me to see the hairline fracture around the ring. this could be especially dangerous to someone coming to a stop from a high rate of speed. the friction ring could come completely loose, as mine was about to do, and bind up the wheel causing a skid and an accident. the rotor center needs to be made the same thickness as the older 70's models were to provide more meat and reduce the likelihood of this brittleness and cracking with age and rust. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 06/17/1996 | 2 | ||
| Master cylinder replaced twice. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| Paint began to peel off body. claims it is a manufacturer's defect. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 0 | |||
| Consumer was backing out of the parking lot and heard a noise. right ball joint broke . dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 07/19/2004 | 106500 | 1 | |
| When pulling into the driveway, the driver side wheel separated from the vehicle without warning. as a result the front end collapsed. the dealer states the lower ball joint had failed. *la *sc *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 10/10/2010 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1989 chevrolet silverado 1500(na). the contact was driving approximately 10 mph, approaching a stop signal and the rear end of the vehicle collapsed to the ground. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they informed that the rear axle u bolts fractured as a result to rust corrosion. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was approximately unknown. js | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 1 | ||
| At less than 10 mph rear driver tire had tread separation. 2 weeks later steel belt broke in both front tires at 55 mph.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2090 | |||
| Tire tread separation on the front two tires after less than two years. cupping on the back two tires and possible tire tread separation even after proper rotation. tires were sold to me by don olsen tires plus of north woodland boulevard, deland, florida, and were returned to them and consequently replaced. they should have notified you of the dot # of those tires and that there were inherent defects. i am unsure of the actual dot #, as i got that from the replacement tires, sorry. the rest is correct.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 6 | 03/01/1989 | |
| Consumer's friend received a recall notice for a 1996 chevrolet. consumer's vehicle was not included, and he's experiencing the exact defects. approximately 5 times a year since 1991, windshield wiper s work intermittently, and sometimes not at all. dealers says the circuit board cracks in the solder joints, causing this problem. *ak | |||