The Lemon IndexThe fuel pressure regulator isn't holding the pressure the computer asks for.
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
Faulty regulator or high-pressure pump. Then: faulty pressure sensor; wiring fault.
Owners named P0089 in 31 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Chevrolet Equinox.
Models that report it most
Complaints that name P0089, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints. Tap a model for its years, mileage and what owners say fixed it.
P0089 by model: P0089 Chevrolet Equinox (12)
Years owners report it on most: 2023 Chevrolet Equinox · 2014 Chevrolet Equinox · 2013 Chevrolet Malibu · 2017 Chevrolet Equinox · 2024 Chevrolet Equinox · 2023 GMC Terrain
The details
What P0089 means
The fuel pressure regulator isn't holding the pressure the computer asks for. Stalling and hesitation are common.
Can I drive with P0089?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
26% of the owner complaints that name P0089 also say the car stalls or shuts off. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.
Common causes of P0089
- Faulty regulator or high-pressure pump
- Faulty pressure sensor
- Wiring fault
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Stalls or shuts off: 26% of complaints
- Loses power or goes into limp mode: 23% of complaints
- Uses or leaks oil: 10% of complaints
- Warning lights and electrical faults: 10% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Model years that report P0089 most
2023 Chevrolet Equinox (4), 2014 Chevrolet Equinox (2), 2013 Chevrolet Malibu (2), 2017 Chevrolet Equinox (2), 2024 Chevrolet Equinox (2), 2023 GMC Terrain (2).
Related codes
P0088 P008A P0087 P0090 P0091 P0068 P00C6 P0037
Quick answers
What does P0089 mean?
Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 Performance. The fuel pressure regulator isn't holding the pressure the computer asks for. Stalling and hesitation are common.
Can I drive with P0089?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
What causes P0089?
Faulty regulator or high-pressure pump; Faulty pressure sensor; Wiring fault.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P0089. A complaint is an owner's report, not a diagnosis. Meanings: the standard SAE J2012 definitions in our own words; manufacturer codes only where verified for that make. General information, not repair advice for your car.