The 1989 Chevrolet C3500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 194,243 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
TRUCKS CAN CONTAIN INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST REAR SEAT LAP-SHOULDER BELTS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.
INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PROPERLYRESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN AN ACCIDENT OF SUDDEN STOP; TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITHFMVSS 209.
PROVIDE OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR LAP-SHOULDER BELT INSTRUCTIONS.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tires chunking and weak sidewalls. *tr”
“Separation of wheel, hub and axle assembly from vehicle while underway. Inspection of the components revealed a cracked bearing retaining nut, which allowed the nut's inside diameter to expand and slide off the threaded hub. Recovered parts include the nut, key, and retainer ring, all of which…”
“Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and vehicle started to vibrate and shake . He was able to pull over to side of the road, and noticed that driver's side tire tread separated. Tread came completly off. Bridgestone, duller, 9.50x16.5 #dot vd. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak”
“Ongoing / intermittent problem with vehicle failing to stop properly while driving. No mtter what the speed may be. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak”
“Paint has continued to peel under normal driving conditions, power door locks work intermitently, power windows also work sporadically. The door lock cylinders have been replaced several times.”
“Paint has continued to peel under normal driving conditions, power door locks work intermitently, power windows also work sporadically. The door lock cylinders have been replaced several times.”
“Paint has continued to peel under normal driving conditions, power door locks work intermitently, power windows also work sporadically. The door lock cylinders have been replaced several times.”
“Paint has continued to peel under normal driving conditions, power door locks work intermitently, power windows also work sporadically. The door lock cylinders have been replaced several times.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Chevrolet C3500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.