Complaints
22
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1989 Gmc Sierra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
#22 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
#32 complaints
SEAT BELTS
Avg mileage:100,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Gmc Sierra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | 1 | — | 275,150 mi | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
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