MYRModel Year Report

1991 GMC Suburban

▲ Better than typical
1991 GMC Suburban
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:34:47.530Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Suburban Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 80 complaints 1992 1993: 213 complaints 1994: 419 complaints 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1997: 200 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1998 1999: 285 complaints 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 5 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004
1991: 31 complaints
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YearComplaints
19810
19820
19832
19845
19853
19864
19878
19888
198917
199022
199131
199280
1993213
1994419
1995227
1996172
1997200
1998100
1999285
200015
20015
20027
20035
20041

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 35%

35% of complaints: service brakes — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
SEATS 35%

35% of complaints: seats — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing recliner.

INJURY
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THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO RECLINE BACKWARDS, RECEIVED RECALL# 96V226000. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970226

TIRES 10%

10% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt.

INJURY
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(LA SUPERIOR COURT,CASE NO.PC018776) A POLICE OFFICER BECAME A PARAPLEGIC AFTER THE GOODYEAR WRANGLER HT (LT235/85R16) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING AT A HIGH SPEED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE OFFICER WAS...

NHTSA ODI report, 20001205

SEAT BELTS 10%

10% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS TRAVELING AT 30 MPH. PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CAME UNBOLTED FROM THE FLOORBOARD. AS A RESULT, PASSENGER SUSTAINED A BACK INJURY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040301

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 3%

3% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 1 distinct report on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19920116 — PE (closed 19920528)

BRAKE LINE ABRASION

I 19920306 — PE (closed 19920624)

SEAT BACK FAILURES

I 19920624 — EA (closed 19931119)

SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGE

R 19930313 — power train

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.

Campaign 93V016000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940729 — EA (closed 19960731)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 19961122 — seats

THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME MAY HAVE FOAM AND/OR VINYL VETWEEN THEM, CREATING A "SOFT" JOINT. THIS "SOFT" JOINT RESULTS IN LOWER THAN SPECIFIED BOLT TORQUE WHICH LEADS TO JOINT LOOSENES

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FOAM AND/OR VINYL FROM BETWEEN THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME "SOFT" JOINT AND REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS.

Campaign 96V226000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 GMC Suburban — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V016000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V226000 (seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 1998 ● 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ◆ 1999 ● 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1991 GMC Suburban reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 GMC Suburban is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 GMC Suburban?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 GMC Suburban have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.