1989 GMC P300 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1989 GMC P300 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1989 compare to other P300 years?

P300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1989 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1989 GMC P300 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

89V127000TransmissionJuly 31, 1989 · 1,178 units

Defect

THE SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT DROP INTO PARK DETENT WHEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.

Consequence

THE SHIFT LEVER MAY MOVE FROM PARK TO REVERSE ALLOWINGUNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH MAY OCCUR.

Remedy

ADJUST STEERING COLUMN AND SHIFT LINKAGE TO OBTAIN CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SHIFT ROD LEVER AND THE DASH PANEL OPENING.

1989 GMC P300 — common questions

Is the 1989 GMC P300 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1989 GMC P300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1989 GMC P300. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1989 compare to other P300 years?

Does the 1989 GMC P300 have recalls?

1989 GMC P300 — common questions

Is the 1989 GMC P300 reliable?

Does the 1989 GMC P300 have recalls?

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