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1991 GMC C2500 problems

The most common problem on the 1991 GMC C2500 is brakes. It has fewer complaints than a typical C2500 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
1
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1991 GMC C2500 problems

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

  • Brakes
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    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 GMC C2500

Defect investigations

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 GMC C2500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 19, 2004 · Visibility · 180,000 miles · CA

While driving in a rain storm windshield wipers failed.

Filed May 11, 1998 · Transmission · CA

Automatic transmission has been replaced three times.

Filed Sep 17, 1996 · Seat belts · CA

The seat belts on the passenger side and in the center of the vehicle will not lock.

Filed Oct 23, 1995 · Brakes · WA

When applied the brake the rear brake slows truck down it doesn't stop front brake stops fine . Tt the ABS has never worked properly.

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Questions about the 1991 GMC C2500

Is the 1991 GMC C2500 reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1991 GMC C2500, fewer than a typical C2500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1991 GMC C2500?

Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is seat belts (1).

How many recalls does the 1991 GMC C2500 have?

1 recall, covering power train.

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