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1991 GMC K2500 problems

The most common problem on the 1991 GMC K2500 is brakes. Its complaint count is close to a typical K2500 model year.

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

The worst 1991 GMC K2500 problems

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

  • Brakes
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Transmission
    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 K2500

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 K2500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 12, 2001 · Seat belts · CO

Rear seat belt will not come out.

Filed Sep 27, 1999 · Seats · UT

The hardware which allows you to adjust the seat on the track broke, causing the seat to slide forward during breaking, which then caused harder breaking nearly causing an accident

Filed Nov 17, 1998 · Transmission · CA · fire

The customer was driving on the highway and he looked up through the rearview mirror, and noticed smoke from the back of his car. He also noticed that car was slowing down, no power. He pulled over, and looked underneath the car. There was transmission fluid on the ground, then there was a burst of fire, and the truck was on fire. Be advised that truck was totally lost by the insurance company.

Filed Nov 12, 1997 · Brakes · NY

During emergency stop the ABS brake system locked up, causing flat spots on all 4 tires.

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Questions about the 1991 GMC K2500

Is the 1991 GMC K2500 reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1991 GMC K2500, close to a typical K2500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1991 GMC K2500?

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

How many recalls does the 1991 GMC K2500 have?

1 recall, covering power train.

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