1991 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
13 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 deaths
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- Tires
Firestone steelex, lt245/75r16. While driving between 55 to 60 mph the passenger rear tire tread separated. it damaged the fender. Dealer and firestone were notified. Note consumer indicated this vehicle was cheyenne, 1991. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Fire started w/ spillage of transmission fluid onto engine. Dip stick did not have a locking mechanism. Dip stick was missing when the fire was out.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Engine noise : replace with new design cast iron exhaust manifold and stainless steel gasket per technical service bulletin #37-66-02b dated nov. 1996 and covering p models with 7.4L engines (vin n - rpol19) and cast iron exhaust manifolds for model yrs. 1982-1995. an exhaust leak has reoccured…
Engine noise : replace with new design cast iron exhaust manifold and stainless steel gasket per technical service bulletin #37-66-02b dated nov. 1996 and covering p models with 7.4L engines (vin n - rpol19) and cast iron exhaust manifolds for model yrs. 1982-1995. an exhaust leak has reoccured between the manifold and engine block. an independent garage mechanic IS unable to determine if the original cast iron exhaust manifold and stainless steel gasket/w attaching hardware was installed. What recourse do I have?*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Attorney writing on the behalf of 4 accidents in which he states were caused by tread separation on goodyear 16 inch load range e steel belted radial tires, this particular police report states that consumer lost control of the vehicle, causing a rollover in which the driver was fataly injured due…
Attorney writing on the behalf of 4 accidents in which he states were caused by tread separation on goodyear 16 inch load range e steel belted radial tires, this particular police report states that consumer lost control of the vehicle, causing a rollover in which the driver was fataly injured due to being ejected out of the drivers door window, owner of vehicle IS lynn boyer, box 1611, ardimore, ok 73401, 746-7187. *slc
- Tires
Goodyear wrangler at 16 inch tires experienced failure, one tire experienced tread separation, the other three tires experienced cracking, chipping, and peeling. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The anti-lock breaks do not work. The front wheels will lock-up before the back will do anything. It IS hard to stop. Went to the dealer they replaced the black box brain at my cost its no better. It has been this way for over 3 yrs. Now. I herd on the news there was a recall but I called 3 dealers…
The anti-lock breaks do not work. The front wheels will lock-up before the back will do anything. It IS hard to stop. Went to the dealer they replaced the black box brain at my cost its no better. It has been this way for over 3 yrs. Now. I herd on the news there was a recall but I called 3 dealers and they said they don't know anything about it. I called gm they said it was under investagation and that there was no recall. I have come close to hitting someone several times. Please inform me of any solution to this prob. Thanks for your time. larry jones
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Recall repair not able to be completed properly in addition to other repairs that were damages that were done during recall.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Defecective rear seat belt, dealer first said part not ordered, than part finally in, than wrong part order.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Headlight adjustment mechanisms froze up. Nacelles where adjusters are situated must be purchased as a unit, and they cost $158. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed twice. *Sd
- Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
Spare tire fell apart when using. Was then told tire was made in 1987. Manufacturer states reason IS large volumn in stock at the time. kt
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Driver's and door did not shut rightly due to latch failure. *ak *ak
- Wheels
Wheels cracked at valve stem, causing loss of air pressure in tires/one blowout. *skd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Antilock brakes
Antilock brakes
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 43024Unknown
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