1991 GMC Sierra
Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1991
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 72 |
| 1994 | 190 |
| 1995 | 261 |
| 1996 | 246 |
| 1997 | 238 |
| 1998 | 190 |
| 1999 | 600 |
| 2000 | 443 |
| 2001 | 264 |
| 2002 | 249 |
| 2003 | 206 |
| 2004 | 188 |
| 2005 | 117 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 59 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 39 |
| 2014 | 101 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 61 |
Known problem areas
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
6 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Visibility
1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing motor.
Tires
1 of 12 total reports mentions: tires.
Show complaint excerpts
Bubbles would develop on the front passenger side tire causing the tire to go flat. Size lt 26575R16.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-14
Steering
1 of 12 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing column.
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The bolts which held the steering column in place had come loose. The dealer advised there was no replacement part, however the entire column had to be taken apart to apply an "Adhesive" To prevent the column from dropping.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-30
Seat belts
1 of 12 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1993-11-08Service brakes, hydraulic93V119000 Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
Remedy: Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are…
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2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…
Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Buy-smart checklist
1991 GMC Sierra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 93V119000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1991 GMC Sierra 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 Sierra?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 GMC Sierra 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.