1991 Chevrolet C1500 problems & reliability
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Chevrolet C1500. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 15 | 38% |
| Tires | 5 | 13% |
| Structure | 4 | 10% |
| Visibility | 4 | 10% |
| Power Train | 3 | 8% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 5% |
| Seats | 2 | 5% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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”
Tires · filed Jun 17, 2014
“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.”
Structure · filed Mar 24, 2014
“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…”
Tires · filed Jan 28, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Chevrolet C1500.
Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions. *tt
020864016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2002
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1991 Chevrolet C1500 in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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