Model year record

1991 Chevrolet C1500 recalls & problems

The 1991 Chevrolet C1500 has 2 safety recalls and 39 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (16 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints39filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 2reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentOct 24, 2007

Equipment

Recall 07E088000121,680 vehicles

Problem: 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. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Fix: 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.

Fuel system, gasolineMay 19, 2006

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 06E04300088,303 vehicles

Problem: 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 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Fix: 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).

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

C1500 Pickup 2WD Diesel

20mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Diesel

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

C1500 Pickup 2WD Diesel

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Diesel

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,300/year to fuel

C1500 Pickup 2WD Diesel

18mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Diesel

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Manual 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,300/year to fuel

C1500 Pickup 2WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

C1500 Pickup 2WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

C1500 Pickup 2WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

C1500 Pickup 2WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

C1500 Pickup 2WD

16mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

C1500 Pickup 2WD

15mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

C1500 Pickup 2WD

15mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

C1500 Pickup 2WD

14mpg combined

City / highway	12 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

C1500 Pickup 2WD

14mpg combined

City / highway	12 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components	16	1	0	0	—
TiresTread/belt	5	0	0	0	—
StructureFrame and members; Body	4	0	0	0	—
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer; Windshield wiper/washer › Motor	4	0	0	0	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines	3	0	1	0	—
Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator; 12v/24v/48v battery	3	0	0	0	—
Seat beltsFront › Buckle assembly	3	0	0	0	—
Vehicle speed control	2	0	0	0	—
SeatsFront assembly › Head restraint	2	0	0	0	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline	1	0	1	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Tires
DRIVING AT 50MPH FRONT LEFT TIRE SEPARATED LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. A SPARE WAS PUT ON-SOME MINOR DAMAGE TO TRUCK UNDERCARRIAGE. *TR
Jun 16, 2014
Structure › Body
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHEVROLET C1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FRAME WAS PERFORATED DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mar 24, 2014
Tires
I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY 65 MILES AN HOUR. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED IN 2011. MY TRUCK FELT LIKE SOMEONE LASSOED MY BUMPER. I WAS OUT OF CONTROL BUT NO ONE GOT HURT . THANK GOD! WHEN I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT AND CHECK MY TIRE, IT STILL HAD AIR IN IT BUT THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED AND WRAPPED AROUND MY REAR AXLE. TREAD WAS STILL ATTACHED TO TIRE ALSO. THE CHEVY 1990 TRUCK HAD ALMOST ROLLED. I NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT BEFORE! I HAVE GREAT PICTURES OF THIS ! 2ND TIME I WAS ON HIGHWAY DOING 65 AND TREAD SEPARATED AGAIN. THIS IS 2013. THIS TIME TREAD DAMAGED MY REAR FENDER. I HAVE PICTURES OF THIS ALSO. TIRE STILL HAD AIR IN IT. TOTAL TREAD SEPARATION! BIG O TIRE PATHMAX 31X10 50R15LT. BIG…
Aug 15, 2011 · 17,111 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic
UNEVEN FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION. MEDIUM BRAKE PRESSURE ENERGIZED RIGHT FRONT ONLY CAUSING SEVERE RIGHT STEER. HEAVY BRAKE PRESSURE ENERGIZED BOTH FRONT BRAKES ONLY TO LEAVE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LOCKED. PROBLEM OCCURRED GRADUALLY AND PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED TO DANGER LEVEL, ESPECIALLY ON WET OR LOOSE SURFACES. INSPECTION DETERMINED THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE SUPPORT CLAMP HAD BEEN OVER COMPRESSED IN MANUFACTURING CAUSING GRADUAL COMPRESSION OF THE INNER HYDRAULIC LINE TO THE POINT OF VIRTUAL CLOSURE. THE ONLY FLOW POSSIBLE WAS AT ELEVATED PRESSURE AND ALSO PREVENTING RETURN FLOW CAUSING SEVERE AND EXTENDED CALIPER CLAMPING PRESSURE. FAILED PART IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *TR
May 1, 2011 · 146,000 miles
Structure
INSTRUMENT PANEL DOES NOT WORK. WHEN THE TRUCK GETS HOT, THE EMERGENCY LIGHT COMES ON ,AND THE WHOLE INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROL DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, AND WHEN TRYING TO TURN THE PANEL ON AND OFF NOTHING COMES OFF. CONSUMER CANNOT READ THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN TANK OR HOW FAST VEHICLE IS TRAVELING. *AK
Jun 2, 2004
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
WHILE PULLING INTO HIGHWAY DRIVESHAFT HAS BROKEN IN HALF. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Mar 11, 2002
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
MULTIPLE FAILURES. ANY IMPACT ON THE MODULE RESTARTS WINDSHIELD WIPERS.*AK
Jul 27, 2001
Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
VEHICLE DIDN'T COME EQUIPPED WITH HEAD RESTS AND CONSUMER WOULD LIKE THEM TO BE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED BECAUSE THE SEATS WOULD NOT PREVENT WHIPLASH OR DECAPITATION. *SLC
Jun 6, 1991

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.