1989 GMC C Series recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH INCORRECT OR MISSING
What could happen: TRUCKS WOULD NOT CONFORM TO REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 120.
The fix: INSTALL CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABEL.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1989 C SERIES.
- Book a repair at any authorized GMC dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 89V149000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Summary: TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH INCORRECT OR MISSING
Consequence: TRUCKS WOULD NOT CONFORM TO REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 120.
Remedy: INSTALL CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABEL.
Notes: SYSTEM: TIRE CERTIFICATION LABELS/FMVSS 120.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS.VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABELS.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
11/09/2000 · Wheels / tires
TWO RIGHT REAR TIRE FAILURES ON AN RV WITHIN 10 MILES OF EACH OTHER IN KINGMAN AZ, DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. MY DAD HAS CONTACTED THE LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER AND HAS GOTTEN NO RESULTS FROM THEM. HE DOES NOT HAVE THE DEFECTED TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE LEFT IN ARIZONA WHERE THEY HAD THEM REPLACED. PLEASE CONTACT HIM WITH MORE INFORMATION ON WHAT HE CAN DO ABOU…
11/09/2000 · Wheels / tires
TWO RIGHT REAR TIRE FAILURES ON AN RV WITHIN 10 MILES OF EACH OTHER IN KINGMAN AZ, DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. MY DAD HAS CONTACTED THE LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER AND HAS GOTTEN NO RESULTS FROM THEM. HE DOES NOT HAVE THE DEFECTED TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE LEFT IN ARIZONA WHERE THEY HAD THEM REPLACED. PLEASE CONTACT HIM WITH MORE INFORMATION ON WHAT HE CAN DO ABOU…