1989 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Though this truck has given me quite a few scares and cost me a pretty penny I wouldn't trade it for the world. It is a big old beast and I can see over the top of cars and most other trucks. It IS a gas guzzler but that isn't a problem when you drive 4 blocks to work. Brakes shockingly good for such a heavy machine - and for the most part the engine is strong. I've enjoyed my 4 years and will continue to enjoy many more years with it. Wouldn't recommend it to those that don't like to do small repairs. Worth it to me though!Mar 07, 2015

Had this truck since I was 15. Very nice first vehicle and just a solid truck. The style of this truck is my favorite, the split headlights and the gauges just have a cool look to them. The seats are typical "ok" comfort but nice and soft even after 24 years. For a truck this old it has had no problems other than a new transmission at 155k. The 5.7l is still the best motor ever and so strong even though its being choked like all 80s cars. All in all is still my favorite vehicle to hop in a cruise around in.Jul 28, 2013

Once its in gear, it can go. It also can brake turn amazingly well for an old truck. It has a rebuilt motor and 4 wheel drive, the tranny is old and extremely worn out, but still going contrary to popular belief. Good old fashioned late 80's into 90's styling both inside and out. Everything is worn out so it doesn't look very good anymore. Gas mileage aint bad, I get 12ish around town and a solid 16 on the highway, that with the good 'ol 350 small block. I love drivin it, great work truck, great 4X4, and its takin all of my hellish abuse without problems.Oct 27, 2010

I am a survivor of Hurricane Katrina floodwaters. Bought my 1989 C/K 1500 to help haul repair materials for my home in New Orleans, which was under 10 feet of water for 8 days. The truck was not under water and got it from an older man in Metairie, La, who bought a newer model. Best $50 I ever spent. Had to put all new tires, including the spare on it (all of which cost more than I paid for the truck), new battery, 2 headlights, both tailights, and had both V8350 knock sensors replaced. Had it tuned up by a local mechanic. Replaced both wipers and the oil pressure sender. Most of this I consider to be maintenance. Has "club cab" (small foldable backseat) and very helpful 8-foot bed. Solid as a granite rock, no rattles anywhere. Had to get used to the long bed during turns, and put two dents behind passenger door (where bed begins); had to learn to swing out a bit on turns. Had one accident in a parking lot. An 18-wheeler delivering fish food hooked its rear bumper with the rear bumper of the truck (heavy-duty step bumper) and literally dragged the truck out of the parking lot and onto the street. Bumper is somewhat reshaped now, intend to replace with a Fey bumper, but no other damage. This is one tough piece of Chevy hardware. I got the dents out and decided to paint the truck. Being the "old body," (or so I was told), it has only one "bling," a sole chrome strip across the grille, no other chrome, everything else factory painted. So I got a can of Rustoleum and a medium paintbrush. It came out great, has no polish shine, but no rust signs either. This is a working truck, and now looks it. Mileage is phenomenal, probably because I change the filters regularly, have it tuned once a year, and the guy who had it before me had the engine rebuilt in May 2007. It tracks and brakes well, and is a pleasure to drive, but is hard to find a place to park sometimes because of the long bed. Almost forgot. The driver door had a GMC logo on it when I bought it, but the passenger door had a Scottsdale logo; the title says Silverado. A check with Chevrolet revealed it is indeed a Scottsdale, but is also a C/K, the Silverado marque coming later in the series. Whatever. I don't think it cares, except when getting parts. Taking off the interior plastic cover of both doors showed the passenger door was original, the driver door a different color inside. Unfortunately, whoever changed out the driver door severely damaged the door wiring hookup (it had power windows and locks) and the passenger door glass would not go up or down. Money wise, it was cheaper to replace the passenger door with another exact-fit GMC door that matched the driver door (had to use the paintbrush again). That door was unbelievably heavy to maneuver into place, but perseverance pays off. Found a set of 1973 Chevy hubcaps that look just fine, if you ignore the scratches. It is ugly, though, and is a work truck. Last month, the City of New Orleans put a sticker on the windshield for it to be towed away as abandoned. When I contacted The Powers That Be, someone said, "That ugly thing runs?" Yeah, lady, it does, it's insured, has a current license plate too, so you leave my Ugly Duckling alone. It least it's not a Ford, praise the Lord. Feb 22, 2009

This truck has it all. It's fast, reliable, handles great (for a truck), and can haul anything. My truck has over 358,000 miles on the clock, and shows no signs of slowing down. Even in the city, this truck averages about 15 miles per gallon, which is not too bad considering it has a 350ci V8. I would reccomend this truck to anyone who wants to represend America and all that is awesome.Jul 22, 2008