How many recalls does the 1989 GMC R1500 have?

The 1989 GMC R1500 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1989 GMC R1500 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 R1500?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1989 GMC R1500 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1989 GMC R1500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Brake system not adequate for the vehicle size. Yh”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

Defect investigations

Investigation EA92041 Opened 1992-12-08 · closed 1995-03-09

FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY

There is no summary currently available

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 R1500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.