Gmc Sierra 1989
Model Sierra made in 1989 by Gmc got 22 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, suspension. The car had one investigation (structure). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 5 modeles with engines 4.3, ffs, 5.0, ffs and 5.7, 350 v8 ffs.
Model 1989
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 3 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 3 gears | RWD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 3 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 3 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 3 - Category 3 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 3 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 3 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 3 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 3 - Category 3 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Manual 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Manual 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 6.2, (NO-CAT) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Diesel | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 6.2, (NO-CAT) | 8 | Manual 4 gears | 4WD | Diesel | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 6.2, (NO-CAT) | 8 | Manual 4 gears | 4WD | Diesel | 2 - Category 2 Truck |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E050000 | K2 MOTOR CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 1921 | 12/17/2008 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/11/2008 | 08/14/2008 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V119000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 341364 | 11/08/1993 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/02/1993 | 07/26/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. this could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. however, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; disk rotors.vehicle description: light trucks and vans sold or registered in the followingstates: ct, il, in, ma, me, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, and wi.notes: the vehicles involved can be identified by the following: the 5thcharacter of the vehicle identification number must be a k or l, and theseventh character must be 3,4,5,6, or 9.if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date, and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable amount of timeand free of charge or the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect ornoncompliance, please contact your nearest gmc truck zone office. the telephonenumbers of the zone offices are listed in your warranty and owner's assistanceinformation manuals. also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| PE91133 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/01/1991 | 12/05/1991 | W-CAR HINGE PIN FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 2 | |||
| No summary. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 3 | 02/01/2001 | |
| Starter mount broke away from block. repair consist of motor block replacement.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 08/01/1989 | ||
| At the beginning of may the intake manifold gasket blew then about 1 1/2 weeks later the main engine bearing went out and the vehicle doesn't have 100,000 and isn't used in any extreme manner except to go back forth from work and other family essentials. what do we do? we've replaced the parts and engine but these parts just don't go out on a well maintained truck. we do the oil every 3000 and everything... help. thanks mike brown. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 06/12/1996 | |||
| The rear brake light sockets are corroded and the rear brake lights no longer operate. *ak | |||
| 05/09/1997 | |||
| Brake light socket broke. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 08/01/1989 | ||
| At the beginning of may the intake manifold gasket blew then about 1 1/2 weeks later the main engine bearing went out and the vehicle doesn't have 100,000 and isn't used in any extreme manner except to go back forth from work and other family essentials. what do we do? we've replaced the parts and engine but these parts just don't go out on a well maintained truck. we do the oil every 3000 and everything... help. thanks mike brown. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| No summary. | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE | |||
| 11/15/1996 | 2 | 11/30/1989 | |
| Hit a pothole on road and wheel fell into hole, there was enough downward wheel travel to pull parking brake cables tight, causing rear wheels to lock up. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 10/08/2008 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Seat belts do not function properly, fail to retract and react to sudden stop. seat belts are a safety issue and a law in most states and should be replaced by manufacturer. *tr | |||
| 3 out of 4 seat belts that are equipped in vehicle have broken due to poorly designed buckles. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 2 | ||
| 1) over years of operation;2) buckle failed to catch the seat belt 3) probably have a recall to replace the buckle. summary: seat belt stopped working. *ak | |||
| 10/15/2000 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| Drivers side seat belt latch will not latch. body shop reports that the inturnal workings have come apperent. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 2 | |||
| No summary. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/10/1990 | 45 | 12/01/1988 | |
| Over the 12 year period of ownership of this pickup we've experienced 45 different serious braking incidents. they actually started in 7/13/89 and there was warranty work done. in 1990 we first experienced a braking/ glide /stop incident that took us past a stop sign.truck center/hall truck center did some warranty work on this brakes on 5/30/91 @48000. they lost the gmc pickup franchise. in 1998 gm customer service gave me claim # 98250220 and sent me to curt warner buick gmc (now bellevue buick gmc). i got gmc brake service bulletin #905e69from your agency and gave it to theserv. mgr who then drove it. he couldn't duplicate problemsdriving it and did not perform any diagnostic tests..and said he could get no action or help from gmc. pursued again 5/30/00 with gmc customer service..sent back to same dealership location different name and staff.on 6/5/00 submitted letter with log of incidences. service mgr says gave data to gmc rep who will contact me. sofar no action. am not using vehicle and won't let family use. want to sell. feel it is unsafe. have much documentation and several witnesses to some of these brake, glide, stop incidents and several rear wheel lock ups when braking. potentially lots of more mileage and use. heard gm had other similar problems on these models. can you help me get action to get this vehicle in a safe condition? *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| No summary. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/06/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer applied brakes at 25 mph and brakes locked up. driver stopped, and noticed half of the rotors on front had sheared off.*ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 03/01/2010 | 275150 | 1 | |
| I was driving my truck and the day of 27th of february 2010 and when i was turning the steering wheel it was sticking like the steering gear box was locking up then it came loose again so on the day of march first 2010 i was making a left hand turn and the steering wheel started to go wild and locked up to where i couldn't get it back to the right and it made me crash into two vehicles because of the steering wheel being stuck. it just got a brand new power steering pump put in and it was not that and all the tie rods are in great shape and it still is hard to turn now and it sticks to one side when its turned that way. *tr | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 06/15/1998 | 5 | ||
| Steering wheel stiff, hard to turn. has to force steering wheel back to original position after turning. took to mechanic & could not tell if gear box or not. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 10/10/1995 | |||
| Original paint on vehicle is peeling. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 07/01/2000 | |||
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 50mph on the highway and heard a noise, tire tread flapping against under well of vehicle. right rear passenger's tire tread separated. tire was a firestone, p23575r15 m/s. consumer wasn't hurt. consumer contacted firestone.*ak firestone p235/75/r15 *mw | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 2 | |||
| No summary. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 11/15/1996 | 2 | 11/30/1989 | |
| Hit a pothole on road and wheel fell into hole, there was enough downward wheel travel to pull parking brake cables tight, causing rear wheels to lock up. *ak | |||