1991 GMC Suburban Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 37%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the seats of the 1991 GMC Suburban, 37% of the 30 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.
“Had received recall notice 96v226000. Contacted dealer. Took vehicle on date given. Picked vehicle up. Recall work not done. Vehicle in same location. Bolts were never replaced. Original bolts still on seat & still rusty. Seatback had broke.”
NHTSA complaint #849011, filed 1999-09“Recall #96v226000, made an appointment to have vehicle repaired. Drove 30 miles to dealer, waited I hour and dealer came out and said he didi not have the parts.”
NHTSA complaint #810157, filed 1997-03Related 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: GMC Suburban 1991, Chevrolet Suburban 1991
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 40% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 46 | 20% |
| 1994 | 12 | 3% |
| 1993 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 11 | 37% |
| 1990 | 7 | 32% |
| 1989 | 4 | 24% |
| 1988 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1991 GMC Suburban
9 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 GMC 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