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 6 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 GMC C2500 Sierra 2WD, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Seat Belts, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

GMC · 1989

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.

Campaign 89V078000

THERE MAY BE BELOW SPECIFIED TORQUE ON THE TRAILER HITCH ATTACHING FASTENERS, ALLOWING THE TRAILER HITCH TO MOVE UNDER TOWING LOADS.

Campaign 90V170000

TRUCKS CAN CONTAIN INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST REAR SEAT LAP-SHOULDER BELTS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.

Campaign 93V016000

UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.

Campaign 07E088000

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)

6 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 3 Seat Belts 1 Power Train 1

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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.