1991 Chevrolet C1500
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 39
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1991
None on file
41% of complaints
Complaints per year
1991: 39 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 64 |
| 1994 | 152 |
| 1995 | 209 |
| 1996 | 229 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
41% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Tires
13% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt.
Show complaint excerpts
Driving at 50MPH front left tire separated luckily I was able to control vehicle. A spare was put on-some minor damage to truck undercarriage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-17
I was driving on freeway 65 miles an hour. This is the first time it happened in 2011. My truck felt like someone lassoed my bumper. I was out of control but no one got hurt . Thank god!
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-28
Visibility
10% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and motor.
Structure
10% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing frame and members and body.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1991 Chevrolet C1500. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the frame was perforated due to rust. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-24
Instrument panel does not work. When the truck gets hot, the emergency light comes on ,and the whole instrument panel control does not operate properly. When this happens, and when trying to turn the panel on and off nothing comes off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-06-02
Seat belts
8% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing buckle assembly.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…
Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Chevrolet C1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
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- Is the 1991 Chevrolet C1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Chevrolet C1500 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1991 Chevrolet C1500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet C1500 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.