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1991 Chevrolet C10 problems

The most common problem on the 1991 Chevrolet C10 is brakes. It has fewer complaints than a typical C10 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
1
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1991 Chevrolet C10 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Tires
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Tires
    1

Recalls 1

Power train: automatic transmissionReported February 1, 1993 · 1,702,880 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Risk
The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Remedy
Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.

Recall number 93V016000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 1991 Chevrolet C10

Defect investigations

Engine compartment firesOpened July 29, 1994, closed July 31, 1996

An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.

EA94029

Cng fuel tank failureOpened February 7, 1994, closed March 28, 1994

There is no summary currently available

PE94012

Fuel tank support failureOpened October 8, 1993, closed February 10, 1994

There is no summary currently available

PE93089

Fuel system integrityOpened December 8, 1992, closed March 9, 1995

There is no summary currently available

EA92041

What 1991 Chevrolet C10 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 12, 2016 · Tires · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1961 chevrolet stepside c10 equipped with cooper cobra radial g/t tires, size: 265/50/15 (na). The contact stated that the front driver and rear passenger side tires separated from the thread, and wires were exposed. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dot number was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06t016000 (tires). The VIN was unknown. The vehicle failure mileage was unknown and the tire failure mileage was approximately 300.

Filed Jun 6, 1995 · Engine · MO

Vehicle continues to knock and rattle after repeated repair attempts.

Filed Mar 3, 1995 · Brakes · FL · crash · 1 injury

Abs brakes locked up, fail to stop vehicle when applied 40-45mph. Please describe details. Tt

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Questions about the 1991 Chevrolet C10

Is the 1991 Chevrolet C10 reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet C10, fewer than a typical C10 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Chevrolet C10?

Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).

How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet C10 have?

1 recall, covering power train.

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