1991 Chevrolet Suburban Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 23%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 12 complaints about the seats of the 1991 Chevrolet Suburban, 23% of the 52 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Ongoing problem with the following: 1. Cracks developing on both sides of vehicle roof, can be a potential danger in a roll over accident; 2. Brakes cause erratic operation whenever brakes are applied, and causes vehicle to wander aross the road, which could lead to a potential accident; and 3. Seatback would continue to move backwards every time vehicle rolls over any type of bumps. Also could lead to a vehicle being out of control and a potential accident.”
NHTSA complaint #846061, filed 1999-08“While approaching a stop sign, driver's seatback collapsed. Dealer notified. Problem fixed by owner--bolts in the seat were replaced. Under recall # 96v226000 GM/ bucket seats.”
NHTSA complaint #844302, filed 1999-09“Recall # 96v226000 GM/bucket seats; bolts were replaced on driver's and passenger's side seats under recall about one year. The bolts on the passenger side seat have broken again.”
NHTSA complaint #832016, filed 1998-12Related recalls
- 96V226000Nov 4, 1996The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl vetween them, creating a "soft" joint. This "soft" joint results in lower than specified…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 1991, GMC Suburban 1991
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 11 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 87 | 19% |
| 1994 | 18 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 12 | 23% |
| 1990 | 15 | 28% |
| 1989 | 27 | 44% |
| 1988 | 4 | 13% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet Suburban
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody 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