1991 Chevrolet C1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 38%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 146,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Chevrolet C1500, 38% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 146,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Uneven front brake application. Medium brake pressure energized right front only causing severe right steer. Heavy brake pressure energized both front brakes only to leave left front brake locked. Problem occurred gradually and progressively worsened to danger level, especially on wet or loose surfaces. Inspection determined the left front brake hose support clamp had been over compressed in manufacturing causing gradual compression of the inner hydraulic line to the point of virtual closure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10402264, filed 2011-05, 146,000 miles“Was driving vehicle 35mph in the rain & applied the brakes. Abs brakes locked up and vehicle slid. Vehicle was not controlable. Felt like being on ice. Finally got vehicle to stop. Contacted dealer & took vehicle in for repairs. Abs brake system was replaced. Manufacturer was contacted & was given a file number. Problem with the ABS brakes has reappeared.”
NHTSA complaint #853065, filed 1999-11“While driving applied the brakes and the truck does not stop when there is a panic stop. Owner took truck to dealer several times, and they replaced a brake pump. The owner is still having the same problem with the brakes. So the driver feels like the truck was never fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #820723, filed 1998-01“When driving the truck and coming to a stop sign, pressed on the brake pedal heard a clunking noise. Took vehicle to dealer and changed the ABS dump valve, but the noise has begun again.”
NHTSA complaint #817160, filed 1997-10Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 41 | 18% |
| 1995 | 39 | 19% |
| 1994 | 18 | 12% |
| 1993 | 10 | 16% |
| 1992 | 5 | 12% |
| 1991 | 15 | 38% |
| 1990 | 7 | 32% |
| 1989 | 8 | 24% |
| 1988 | 11 | 34% |
Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet C1500
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Chevrolet C1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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