1991 GMC C3500 Problems: 2 Complaints, 1 Recall

The worst 1991 GMC C3500 problems

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

Brakes
1
Tires
1

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Brakes
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

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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

Technical service bulletins for the 1991 GMC C3500 1

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Feb 1, 1995 Service bulletinUnknown

What 1991 GMC C3500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 17, 2001 · Tires · CA

Pe00 048; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a noise. He was able to pull over, and saw that left rear tire (goodyear wrangler gsa lt245/75r-16le) had experienced tread separation. *ak on another occasion, while traveling 65 MPH, consumer experienced replacement goodyear wrangler tire(gsa 245-75-r-16le) had totally lost all of its tread, there was damage to the vehicle.

Filed Nov 27, 1995 · Brakes · MA

Rear brakes failed.

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Questions about the 1991 GMC C3500

Is the 1991 GMC C3500 reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1991 GMC C3500, fewer than a typical C3500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1991 GMC C3500?

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

How many recalls does the 1991 GMC C3500 have?

1 recall, covering power train.

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1991 GMC C3500 problems