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1989 GMC C2500 Sierra 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 19 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 16 | 15 | 592 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 12 | 12 | 12 | 741 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 | 592 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 | 592 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 | 592 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 15 | 14 | 635 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 17 | 13 | 684 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 16 | 23 | 19 | 536 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Diesel | 16 | 17 | 16 | 636 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
THERE MAY BE BELOW SPECIFIED TORQUE ON THE TRAILER HITCH ATTACHING FASTENERS, ALLOWING THE TRAILER HITCH TO MOVE UNDER TOWING LOADS.
TRUCKS CAN CONTAIN INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST REAR SEAT LAP-SHOULDER BELTS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
9 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1989 GMC C2500 Sierra 2WD?
EPA figures for the 1989 GMC C2500 Sierra 2WD reach 19 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1989 GMC C2500 Sierra 2WD?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 1989 GMC C2500 Sierra 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1989 GMC C2500 Sierra 2WD?
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 GMC C2500 Sierra 2WD, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Seat Belts, Steering. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.