MYRModel Year Report

1991 GMC Suburban

▲ Better than typical
1991 GMC Suburban
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:10:47.196Z

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. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1990: 22 complaints 1990 1991: 30 complaints 1991 1992: 80 complaints 1993: 212 complaints 1993 1994: 411 complaints 1995: 227 complaints 1996: 172 complaints 1996 1997: 200 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1999: 285 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 5 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004
1991: 30 complaints
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YearComplaints
19810
19820
19832
19845
19853
19864
19878
19888
198917
199022
199130
199280
1993212
1994411
1995227
1996172
1997200
1998100
1999285
200015
20015
20027
20035
20041

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 27%

27% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKE TRUCK DIDN'T STOP IT SLOWS THE TRUCK . TT THE BRAKES WORK, BUT NOT THE ABS FEATURE, THE ROAD WAS WET AND IF THE ABS HAD BEE OPERATIVE THE ACCIDENT MIGHT HAVE BEEN AVOIDED.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 19951031

SEATS 27%

27% of complaints: seats — 8 distinct reports on file.

SEATS 10%

10% of complaints: seats — 3 distinct reports on file.

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 7%

7% of complaints: tires — 2 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 7%

7% of complaints: seat belts — 2 distinct reports 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, hydraulic issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats 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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 GMC Suburban have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.