1991 Chevrolet C1500 problems
The fourth generation of the C/K series is a range of trucks that was manufactured by General Motors. Marketed by the Chevrolet and GMC brands from the 1988 to the 2002 model years, this is the final generation of the C/K model line. In a branding change, GMC adopted the GMC Sierra nameplate for all its full-size pickup trucks, leaving the C/K nomenclature exclusive to Chevrolet.
Internally codenamed the GMT400 platform, GM did not give the model line a word moniker (e.g., "Rounded-Line series" for its predecessor). After its production, the model line would informally become known by the public as the "OBS" (Old Body Style), in reference to its GMT800 successor. In starting a different tradition, the model line overlapped production with both its predecessor and successor; the model line again shared body commonality with GM medium-duty commercial trucks.
Over nearly a 14-year production run, the fourth-generation C/K was assembled by GM in multiple facilities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. After the 2000 model year, the fourth-generation C/K was discontinued and was replaced by the GMT800 platform (introduced for 1999); the C3500HD heavy-duty chassis cab model remained in production through 2002. In line with the GMC Sierra, Chevrolet subsequently adopted a singular Chevrolet Silverado nameplate for its full-size truck line (which remains in use).
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Common 1991 Chevrolet C1500 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 1991 Chevrolet C1500, several common problems have been identified:
- Wiper Board Issues:
- Symptoms: Windshield wipers not working correctly, not shutting off, or not responding to settings.
- Description: The wiper board controls the speed of the wiper motor. Failure can lead to wiper malfunctions.
- Solution: Replacement of the wiper board is recommended.
- Engine Oil Leaks:
- Description: Common leaks include oil pan gasket, front main seal, rear main seal, and oil filter adapter.
- Solution: Replacement of gaskets and O-rings in affected areas is necessary to fix oil leaks.
- Tail Light Board Problems:
- Symptoms: Tail lights not working even after bulb replacement.
- Description: Failure of the electrical circuit board in the tail lights.
- Solution: Replacement of the circuit board is required to restore proper functionality.
- Body and Chassis Concerns:
- Description: Issues related to the body and chassis of the vehicle.
- Solution: Specific problems within the body and chassis should be diagnosed and repaired accordingly.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Failures:
- Description: Complaints about ABS brakes failing to stop the vehicle during sudden stops.
- Solution: Inspection and potential replacement or repair of the ABS system to ensure proper braking function.
These problems highlight common issues faced by owners of the 1991 Chevrolet C1500, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and prompt repairs to ensure the vehicle's optimal performance and safety.
What motor is in a 1991 Chevy 1500?
Specifications for Chevrolet C1500 Extended Cab 5.7 V8 TBI Manual, 213hp, 1991 5-speed.
What is the mpg on a 1991 C1500?
1991 Chevrolet 1500 Pickup
| EPA MPG | Owner MPG Estimates |
|---|---|
| 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 2WD 6 cyl, 4.3 L, Automatic 4-spd | |
| Regular Gasoline | View Estimates How can I share my MPG? |
| 17 combined city/highway MPG 15 city 21 highway 5.9 gals/100 miles | |
| 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 2WD 6 cyl, 4.3 L, Manual 5-spd |
What is the value of a 1991 Chevy pickup?
1991 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Value - $1,684-$6,880 | Edmunds.
What transmission is in a 1991 Chevy k1500?
Options: MT, 5 speed, 4x4.
What motor is in a 1991 Chevy 1500?
Specifications for Chevrolet C1500 Extended Cab 5.7 V8 TBI Manual, 213hp, 1991 5-speed.
What is the mpg on a 1991 C1500?
1991 Chevrolet 1500 Pickup
| EPA MPG | Owner MPG Estimates |
|---|---|
| 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 2WD 6 cyl, 4.3 L, Automatic 4-spd | |
| Regular Gasoline | View Estimates How can I share my MPG? |
| 17 combined city/highway MPG 15 city 21 highway 5.9 gals/100 miles | |
| 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 2WD 6 cyl, 4.3 L, Manual 5-spd |
What transmission is in a 1991 Chevy K1500?
Options: MT, 5 speed, 4x4.
What engine is in a 1990 Chevy C1500?
Used 1990 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Regular Cab Silverado - Specs & Features
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Base engine size | 4.3 L |
| Cylinders | V6 |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Horsepower | 160 hp @ 4,000 rpm |
1991 Chevrolet C1500 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet C1500 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Tires problems
- Structure problems
- Visibility problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1991 Chevrolet C1500 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1991 Chevrolet C1500
The NHTSA has received 42 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1991 Chevrolet C1500. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1991 Chevrolet C1500 vehicles.
2014-06-17
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-16
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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
2014-03-24
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-24
- VIN: 1GCDC14K6MZ
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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.
2013-01-28
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-08-15
- VIN: 2GCEC19K5L1
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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 O ISN'T BIG O ANY MORE SO I WENT TO ANOTHER BIG O AND THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE MY TIRE UNDER MY LIFETIME WARRANTY BECAUSE IT WASN'T THERE SHOP! WHAT IS THIS??!! *TR
2011-05-21
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-01
- VIN: 1GCDC14K5MZ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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
2004-06-02
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-02
- VIN: 2GTEC19K8M1
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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
2002-03-18
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-11
- VIN: 1GCDC14Z3ME
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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
2001-07-27
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-07-27
- VIN: 1GCDC14K7MZ
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: MULTIPLE FAILURES. ANY IMPACT ON THE MODULE RESTARTS WINDSHIELD WIPERS.*AK
2000-12-26
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1991-06-06
- VIN: 2GCEK19KXM1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: 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
2000-10-12
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-09-01
- VIN: 2GCEC1943M1
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: PE00 020 ; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON SIDE STREET AND FELT STEERING WHEEL VIBRATING BACK AND FORTH. WHEN HE GOT HOME HE NOTICED THAT LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE RIM. FIRESTONE WILDERNESS#AT, P23575R15, #DOT VDH1. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.HE ALSO CONTACTED FIRESTONE.*AK THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE CASING AND THE SIDE WALL. THERE WAS CRACKING TOO AT THE TREAD. THE CUSTOMER HAD EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM WITH FIRESTONE. *YH
2000-08-16
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-03-02
- VIN: 1GCDC14H6ME
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: IN MARCH, 2000, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BEGAN TO BULDGE AND SHOW SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION, UPON HAVING IT INSPECTED, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TIRE WAS IN FACT SEPARATING. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT THAT TIME. AND NOW THE RIGHT REAR TIRE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF SEPARATION AND IN CONTACTING THE FIRESTONE COMPANY ON THIS, I WAS TOLD THE TIRES ARE NOT PART OF THE RECALL AND IF I THINK THEY ARE UNSAFE THEN MAYBE I SHOULD THINK OF REPLACING THEM. UPON TELLING THEM THAT THIS IS THE SECOND TIRE THAT HAS SEPARATED I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THESE TIRES. MY TRUCK IS PARKED BECAUSE I AM AFRAID FOR MY SAFTEY AS WELL AS OTHERS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO GET THESE REPLACED. THEY ARE UNSAFE AND JUST BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT MANUFACTED IN THE DECATUR PLANT DOES NOT MEAN THEY ARE NOT FAULTY.( DOT NUMBER: VN TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
2000-04-26
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: WHILE POWER WASHING THE FRAME NOTICED CRACKS ON BOTH SIDES OF FRAME. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
2000-03-18
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2GCEC19K1M1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: AFTER CHANGEING THE BRAKES FOR THE 4 TIME I HAVE NEVER CHANGED REAR BRAKES DUE TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE STILL NEW. *AK
1999-11-23
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY GO PARTIALLY TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
1999-11-17
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-11-02
- VIN: 1GCDC14Z0ME
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WAS DRIVING VEHICLE 35MPH IN THE RAIN & APPLIED THE BRAKES. ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP AND VEHICLE SLID. VEHICLE WAS NOT CONTROLABLE. FELT LIKE BEING ON ICE. FINALLY GOT VEHICLE TO STOP. CONTACTED DEALER & TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS. ABS BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED & WAS GIVEN A FILE NUMBER. PROBLEM WITH THE ABS BRAKES HAS REAPPEARED. *AK
1999-10-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN GOING UP A HILL AFTER DRIVING FOR AWHILE IGNITION FUSE SHORTS OUT, AS IF THE KEY WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE IGNITION. FUSE HAD TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO START BACK UP. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
1999-09-28
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: A MECHANISM WITHIN THE LATCH PLATE OF THE LAP BELT HAS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANUY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
1999-08-09
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-07-02
- VIN: 2GCEK19K7M1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD QUIT WORKING AFTER BEING IN USE FOR A WHILE. WOULD START UP ON THEIR OWN AT ANYTIME. WOULD HAVE NO WARNING. THIS WOULD CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY FOR THE DRIVER. *AK
1999-07-23
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GVCDC4HMZ1
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE INOPERABLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
1999-06-01
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2GCEC19Z5M1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY OR BE TOTALLY INOPERATIVE, WILL NOT START, CAUSING LOSS OF VISIBILITY. *AK
1999-03-03
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GTDC14KXMZ
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: PLASTIC TOGGLE INSIDE OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BREAKS CAUSING FASTENER FAILURE.
1999-02-16
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-05-05
- VIN: 1GCDK14KXMZ
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPER CIRCUIT BOARD FAILED, RECALL COMPONENT HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED TO DUE LOCATION OF ASSEMBLY PRODUCTION (NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL).
1999-01-30
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1992-01-01
- VIN: 1GCEC14Z4ME
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: PAINT HAS BEEN CHIPPING FOR QUITE SOME TIME, BUT RECENTLY A LARGE CHUNK OF SNOW SLID OFF THE ROOF AS I WAS DRIVING, ALONG WITH THE SNOW WAS A RATHER LARGE SECTION OF PAINT, OBSCURING MY VIEW.I WAS FORCED TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND REMOVE THE SECTION OF PAINT. THIS WAS CERTAINLY A HAZARD AND THERE ARE MORE PAINT CHIPS READY TO FALL OFF AT ANYTIME.
1998-08-18
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-07-27
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE FAILED CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE. OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT.
1998-07-02
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-05-26
- VIN: 1GCDK14KXMZ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MALFUNCTION.
1998-05-19
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-03-01
- VIN: 1GCDC14K4ME
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKE PADS TOO SMALL ON INSIDE, CAUSING FASTER WEAR AND DAMAGE TO ROTOR.
1991 Chevrolet C1500 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1991 Chevrolet C1500.
2007-10-24
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: 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.
2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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).
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