What is the fuel economy of a 1989 GMC K2500 Sierra 4WD?

EPA figures for the 1989 GMC K2500 Sierra 4WD reach 17 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1989 GMC K2500 Sierra 4WD?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 1989 GMC K2500 Sierra 4WD. 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 K2500 Sierra 4WD?

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 GMC K2500 Sierra 4WD, most often about: Seat Belts, Tires. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

GMC · 1989

1989 GMC K2500 Sierra 4WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 17 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
4.3L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	14	16	15	592
4.3L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	19	16	555
4.3L 6-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	14	17	15	592
4.3L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	19	16	555
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	11	13	12	741
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	12	16	14	635
5.0L 8-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	12	16	13	684
5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	12	16	14	635
5.7L 8-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	11	13	12	741
5.7L 8-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	11	16	13	684
6.2L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Diesel	15	20	17	599
6.2L 8-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Diesel	15	17	16	636

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

6 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 93V119000

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.

Campaign 06E043000

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS A

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)

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

Seat Belts 1 Tires 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.