Gmc G Series 1989

Model G Series made in 1989 by Gmc got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages and power train. The car had one investigation (suspension).

G series year 1989

Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1989

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
000604002	01/01/2000		609709	Subject regarding a hard, no start or excessive gray or white smoke condition on start up after recent glow plug replacement. *tt	04/06/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
376602A	01/01/1995	37-66-02	39070	New cast iron exhaust manifold and stainless steel gasket to correct engine noise condition. *tw	03/06/1995
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
461506	01/01/1995		39074	Rear and side cargo door latch rattles. *tw	03/06/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
467108	12/01/1994		37942	Transmission extention seal leaks. *tw	02/08/1995
STRUCTURE - BODY
661509A	04/01/1997	66-15-09	52558	Fiber glass rear fender paint star shaped cracks (install protective liner). *tw	08/14/1997

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
SUSPENSION
PE89132	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	06/21/1989	10/16/1989	LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE
	There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
04/27/1996		7
	Engine fire, caused by transmission fluid overheating and flowing out of vent tube onto exhaust system.*sd
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
05/23/1995
	The rear axle and pinion gear had to be replaced at 53k and now again 90k and cost twice as much. tt