1989 GMC School Bus Series recalls & complaints
3 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
3complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the GMC School Bus Series under individual trim or body names rather than "School Bus 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
- 1989 GMC School Bus Series owner's manual
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
3complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths
Most complained-about parts: Steering (2), Unknown Or Other (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
10/24/1994 · Steering
POWER STEERING BOX SPOOL GEAR BROKE TOOTH OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STEER IN ONE DIRECTION. (OTHER VEHICLES ON 468575/468574). *SKD
10/24/1994 · Unknown Or Other
POWER STEERING BOX SPOOL GEAR BROKE TOOTH OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STEER TO ONE SIDE. (OTHER VEHICLES 468574/474850) *SKD
10/24/1994 · Steering
POWER STEERING BOX SPOOL GEAR BROKE OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STEER IN ONE DIRECTION.(OTHER VEHICLES ON 468575/474850)
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