The 1989 GMC Sierra has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 341,364 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC93V1190001993-08-02341,364 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
2
SEAT BELTS
2
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
Total complaints22
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I was driving my truck and the day of 27th of february 2010 and when I was turning the steering wheel it was sticking like the steering gear box was locking up then it came loose again so on the day of march first 2010 I was making a left hand turn and the steering wheel started to go wild and…”
“Seat belts do not function properly, fail to retract and react to sudden stop. Seat belts are a safety issue and a law in most states and should be replaced by manufacturer. *tr”
“1) over years of operation;2) buckle failed to catch the seat belt 3) probably have a recall to replace the buckle. Summary: seat belt stopped working. *ak”
“Consumer applied brakes at 25 mph and brakes locked up. Driver stopped, and noticed half of the rotors on front had sheared off.*ak”
“Starter mount broke away from block. Repair consist of motor block replacement.*ak”
“Drivers side seat belt latch will not latch. Body shop reports that the inturnal workings have come apperent. *ak”
“Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 50mph on the highway and heard a noise, tire tread flapping against under well of vehicle. Right rear passenger's tire tread separated. Tire was a firestone, p23575r15 m/s. Consumer wasn't hurt. Consumer contacted firestone.*ak firestone p235/75/r15 *mw”
“At the beginning of may the intake manifold gasket blew then about 1 1/2 weeks later the main engine bearing went out and the vehicle doesn't have 100,000 and isn't used in any extreme manner except to go back forth from work and other family essentials. What do we do? We've replaced the parts and…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE91133 Opened 1991-10-01 · closed 1991-12-05
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 Sierra as of
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