How many recalls does the 1989 GMC G Series have?

The 1989 GMC G Series has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1989 GMC G Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1989 GMC G Series?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

1989 GMC G Series Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1989 GMC G Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Engine fire, caused by transmission fluid overheating and flowing out of vent tube onto exhaust system.*sd”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 1996-04-27

“The rear axle and pinion gear had to be replaced at 53k and now again 90k and cost twice as much. Tt”

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT · reported 1995-05-23

Defect investigations

Investigation PE89132 Opened 1989-06-21 · closed 1989-10-16

LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE

SUMMARY:EIGHT CONSUMERS AND ONE FLEET MANAGER REPORT PREMATURE LOWERBALL JOINT WEAR.ALLEGEDLY TWO ACCIDENTS HAVE RESULTED.SUBJECTVEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH MAINTENANCE FREE BALL JOINTS.===

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 GMC G Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.