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Electrical systemPart report

1991 Chevrolet Suburban Electrical system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Chevrolet Suburban, 4% of the 52 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving at approximately 65 MPH, noticed flames coming out of vehicle. Upon opening hood, noticed that alternator overheated, resulting in a vehicle fire. Also serpentine belt overheated/burned.”

NHTSA complaint #522906, filed 1997-08

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024511%
20231511%
20222218%
20212010%
2020818%
201979%
20181720%
20172115%
20162612%
20155813%
2014712%
20131412%
20121010%
2011107%
201098%
20091615%
20082210%
2007259%
2006313%
20053628%
20047235%
20038127%
2002104%
2001307%
2000135%
1999589%
1998147%
19974210%
19964713%
1995327%
1994212%
199371%
199295%
199124%
199036%
198912%
1987211%
1986114%

Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet Suburban

Brakes
12 complaints
Seats
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1991 Chevrolet Suburban

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology