1991 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
12 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1991 GMC Sierra 1500, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 1/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 1991 sits among all Sierra 1500 years
What owners report
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 1991 GMC Sierra 1500.
Technical service bulletins
4 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on transmission & drivetrain and fuel system — are on file for the 1991 GMC Sierra 1500. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 1991 Sierra 1500 TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1991 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
The 1991 GMC Sierra 1500 drew 12 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 1/100, scored against the model's worst year (2014).
What are the most common 1991 GMC Sierra 1500 problems?
The top reported problems for the 1991 GMC Sierra 1500 are brakes & stability (6 complaints), seat belts (1), and electrical (1).
Does the 1991 GMC Sierra 1500 have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 1991 GMC Sierra 1500. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.