1991 Chevrolet Pickup
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 16 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1994 | 58 |
| 1995 | 79 |
| 1996 | 60 |
| 1997 | 75 |
| 1998 | 50 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
5 of 16 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
Show complaint excerpts
I was on i-75 by toledo,Ohio when the tire just blew out on the rightside rear. This was on a curve . I was in the center lane and I was fighting to control it and just missed a semi.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-08-16
Service brakes
3 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Steering
2 of 16 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.
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Van had complete steering failure after hearing a thump while turning at 15 MPH. Owner was about to take the van in for diagnosis from dealership. Owner is very concerned due to no warning given, at all.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-23
Visibility
1 of 16 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 16 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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1994-02-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-03-28 Cng fuel tank failure
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1994-06-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-10-31 ABS braking system fails
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1994-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 2000-02-28 ABS braking system
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Chevrolet Pickup — pre-purchase inspection
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- Tires: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1991 Chevrolet Pickup reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1991 Chevrolet Pickup?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet Pickup have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.