1991 Chevrolet K2500 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 14 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 12 city / 16 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Chevrolet K2500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1991 Chevrolet K2500. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and seat belts (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 40%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Seat belts1 20%
- Seats1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,000 and 5,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1991 Chevrolet K2500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K2500 Pickup 4WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| K2500 Pickup 4WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 17 | 16 | $4,200 |
| K2500 Pickup 4WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| K2500 Pickup 4WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed manual | 14 | 16 | 15 | $4,450 |
| K2500 Pickup 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
| K2500 Pickup 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 5-speed manual | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| K2500 Pickup 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 11 | 15 | 13 | $5,150 |
| K2500 Pickup 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 5-speed manual | 11 | 15 | 13 | $5,150 |
| K2500 Pickup 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed manual | 11 | 13 | 12 | $5,600 |
| K2500 Pickup 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 5-speed manual | 11 | 15 | 12 | $5,600 |
| K2500 Pickup 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl · diesel | 5-speed manual | 17 | 21 | 18 | $5,300 |
| K2500 Pickup 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl · diesel | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $5,650 |
| K2500 Pickup 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl · diesel | 4-speed manual | 15 | 17 | 16 | $6,000 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1991 Chevrolet K2500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1991 Chevrolet K2500.
Other model years of the Chevrolet K2500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 47 | 90,665 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 19 | 126,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 8 | 105,000 | 0 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 5 | 73,000 | 0 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 5 | 5,000 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet K2500 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Chevrolet K2500 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1991 Chevrolet K2500 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Chevrolet K2500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 1991 Chevrolet K2500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Chevrolet K2500 get?
The EPA rates the 1991 Chevrolet K2500 (K2500 Pickup 4WD, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 12 city and 16 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Chevrolet K2500 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,000 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 5,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.