1991 GMC K1500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1991 GMC K1500. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Remedy
Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Seat 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
- Steering › 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
- Structure › Body
Defective paint.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel tank support failure
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel system integrity
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 634339Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions.
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