1991 GMC K2500
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Seats
1 of 4 total reports mentions: seats.
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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…
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-27
Seat belts
1 of 4 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.
Power train
1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing cooling unit and lines.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-11-17
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1992-12-08Engineering analysisClosed 1995-03-09 Fuel system integrity
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1993-03-13Power train93V016000 Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Remedy: Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
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1993-10-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-02-10 Fuel tank support failure
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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 GMC K2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 93V016000 · Power train
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1991 GMC K2500 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 GMC K2500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 GMC K2500 have?
- 3 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.