The 1991 GMC K1500 has 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (1 complaint).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints3filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Equipment
NHTSA recall 07E088000 · Oct 24, 2007 · 121,680 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.
Power train › Automatic transmission
NHTSA recall 93V016000 · Feb 1, 1993 · 1,702,880 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)
Problem: UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
Risk: THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Fix: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
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.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Structure Body
1
0
0
0
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Steering Steering wheel/handle bar
1
0
0
0
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Seat belts Front › Buckle assembly
1
0
0
0
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
May 12, 2003 · 149,000 milesSeat belts › Front › Buckle assembly MY 1991 GMC SIERRA HAS DEFECTIVE SEAT BELTS. THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT CLICK AND HOLD ON BOTH THE PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE MANUFACTURER IS STILL LIABLE FOR A DEFECT SUCH AS THAT. *JB
Nov 12, 2000Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar STEERING WHEEL DISCONNECTED & FELL OFF WHILE TURNING IN A DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE TO HAVE WORK DONE. GMC MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED & WOULD LIKE TO PLUG UP FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOT WHO WILL COVER COST OF REPAIR. GMC DID NOT GUARANTY TO PAY FOR IT BECUSE IT WAS A 10 YEAR OLD VEHICLE WITH 200,000 MILES ON IT. *AK
Jan 27, 1998Structure › Body DEFECTIVE PAINT.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
PE93089 · opened Oct 8, 1993 · closed Feb 10, 1994FUEL TANK SUPPORT FAILURE There is no summary currently available
EA92041 · opened Dec 8, 1992 · closed Mar 9, 1995FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY There is no summary currently available