- The problem
- Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
- The risk
- Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- The fix
- Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
Vehicle safety record
1989 GMC K15 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1989 GMC K15 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 1993 for the rotor.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical K15 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1989 GMC K15 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- There may be below specified torque on the trailer hitch attaching fasteners, allowing the trailer hitch to move under towing loads.
- The risk
- Fasteners could fail; if this occurs while traileris being pulled, hitch and trailer could separate and a vehicle crash couldoccur without prior warning.
- The fix
- Correct torque in trailer hitch fasteners to prevent trailer separation.
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GMC K15: every year compared
All K15 years1989 GMC K15 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 GMC K15 | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 1989 GMC C2500 | 6 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1989 GMC C1500 | 4 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1989 GMC G Series | 2 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1989 GMC C Series(light) | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1989 GMC C15 | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1989 GMC C Series | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1989 GMC C3500 | 1 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1989 GMC C3500 Pickup | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1989 GMC K15
Does the 1989 GMC K15 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1989 GMC K15: rotor (August 1993); trailer hitches (May 1989). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1989 GMC K15 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1989 GMC K15 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical GMC K15 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1989 GMC K15 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data