1991 GMC Suburban Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1991 GMC Suburban.

19901992
Complaints
33
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1991 GMC Suburban Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#18 complaints

Seat-Related Issues

#28 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 GMC Suburban.

Seat-Related Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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1991 GMC Suburban — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1991 GMC Suburban reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1991 GMC Suburban has 33 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat-Related Issues with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 GMC Suburban?
Top reported problems: Seat-Related Issues (8 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (8 complaints); Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1991 GMC Suburban?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 GMC Suburban include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 GMC Suburban have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 GMC Suburban as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 GMC Suburban?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full GMC Suburban reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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