1991 Chevrolet Pickup

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1991 Chevrolet Pickup
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:45.412Z

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

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 11 complaints 1991: 16 complaints 1991 16 1992: 8 complaints 1994: 58 complaints 1995: 79 complaints 1995 1996: 60 complaints 1997: 75 complaints 1997 1998: 50 complaints 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 32 complaints 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2002: 17 complaints 2003: 10 complaints 2003
1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 16 complaints 1991 16 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1994: 58 complaints 1994 1995: 79 complaints 1995 1996: 60 complaints 1996 1997: 75 complaints 1997 1998: 50 complaints 1998 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 32 complaints 2000 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2002: 17 complaints 2002 2003: 10 complaints 2003
1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 16 complaints 1991 16 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1994: 58 complaints 1994 1995: 79 complaints 1995 1996: 60 complaints 1996 1997: 75 complaints 1997 1998: 50 complaints 1998 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 32 complaints 2000 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2002: 17 complaints 2002 2003: 10 complaints 2003

1991: 16 complaints

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YearComplaints
199011
199116
19928
199458
199579
199660
199775
199850
199939
200032
200117
200217
200310

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.

INJURY
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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  1. I
    1994-02-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-03-28 Cng fuel tank failure
  2. I
    1994-06-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-10-31 ABS braking system fails
  3. I
    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.

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FAQ

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.