1991 GMC K1500 Problems: 3 Complaints, 1 Recall

The worst 1991 GMC K1500 problems

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

Body
1
Seat belts
1
Steering
1

Problems by type

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Body
1
Seat belts
1
Steering
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 K1500

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 K1500 1

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

Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement...

What 1991 GMC K1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 18, 2003 · Seat belts · 149,000 miles · NM

My 1991 gmc sierra has defective seat belts. The seat belt does not click and hold on both the passenger side and driver side. I would like to know if the manufacturer is still liable for a defect such as that.

Filed Nov 13, 2000 · Steering · PA

Steering wheel disconnected & fell off while turning in a drive through window. Vehicle was towed to a garage to have work done. Gmc manufacturer was contacted & would like to plug up for diagnostic testing. Consumer was concerned abot who will cover cost of repair. Gmc did not guaranty to pay for it becuse it was a 10 year old vehicle with 200,000 miles on it.

Filed Jan 27, 1998 · Body · NJ

Defective paint.

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Questions about the 1991 GMC K1500

Is the 1991 GMC K1500 reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1991 GMC K1500, fewer than a typical K1500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1991 GMC K1500?

Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is seat belts (1).

How many recalls does the 1991 GMC K1500 have?

1 recall, covering power train.

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1991 GMC K1500 problems