1989 GMC G Series recalls & complaints
2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
2complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the GMC G Series under individual trim or body names rather than "G Series", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1989 GMC G Series owner's manual
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
2complaints
0crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (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)
07/19/1996 · Transmission / drivetrain · fire
ENGINE FIRE, CAUSED BY TRANSMISSION FLUID OVERHEATING AND FLOWING OUT OF VENT TUBE ONTO EXHAUST SYSTEM.*SD
05/31/1995 · Transmission / drivetrain
THE REAR AXLE AND PINION GEAR HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 53K AND NOW AGAIN 90K AND COST TWICE AS MUCH. TT
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