How many recalls does the 1989 GMC Vandura have?

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

How do I check if my 1989 GMC Vandura 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 Vandura?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1989 GMC Vandura Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1989 GMC Vandura. 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 engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

TIRES

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“The left rear tire (no make/model provided) experienced a blowout, the debris from the tire caused damage to the tailpipe and rear bumper cover. (ohio traffic crash report) *slc”

TIRES · reported 2000-09-02

“Engine fire. (ohio state police report).”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1997-06-19

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