1991 GMC C1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 112,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 GMC C1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1991 GMC C1500. The part named most often is brakes, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and seat belts (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 112,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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.
- Brakes1 20%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Seat belts1 20%
- Tires1 20%
Example complaints
Brakes: “While driving at any speed and applying the brakes, brake pedal went straight to the floorboard and did not stop vehicle.consumer had to pump the brakes due to the ABS system which kicked in, and caused the brakes not to work.”
NHTSA complaint #843752, filed 1999-07Seat belts: “Driver's buckle failed to latch properly. Dealer notified and replaced buckle on 10-21-94 with approximately 20,000 miles of wear. At approximately 40,000, on 5-17-99, buckle failed to latch again. Dealer notified and refused to correct problem.seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #838147, filed 1999-06Tires: “For the record I wanted to inform you that I had one wilderness at iii come apart on me at approx 70 MPH it was a rear tire and caused no accident but the seperated tread did do damage to my fender. This occured before I had any knowledge of the recall, since then I found a second tire that was cracking around the bead. I have since replaced all four tires even though they had over 50% tread left on them. …”
NHTSA complaint #729444, filed 2000-08Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 112,000 and 112,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 93V016000Feb 1, 1993Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: GMC C1500 1988–1993, Chevrolet C10 1988–1993, C20 1988–1993 +11 more
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Recall details for the 1991 GMC C1500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1991 GMC C1500.
Other model years of the GMC C1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 15 | 29,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 32 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 25 | 55,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 21 | 75,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 17 | 112,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 5 | 112,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 GMC C1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1991 GMC C1500 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 GMC C1500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 1991 GMC C1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1991 GMC C1500 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 112,000 miles and the middle half falls between 112,000 and 112,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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.