AI Damage1991 Chevrolet C/K Pickups: common problems
Owners of the 1991 Chevrolet C/K Pickups filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 33% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 17% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 17% of all complaints
- 4 Structure 17% of all complaints
- 5 Suspension 17% of all complaints
- 6 Tires 17% of all complaints
- Visibility: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Pep boys cornell 535 235/75/r/15 all season radial dot # 3dhl xc7 0433 tire tread separation.
Wiper motor does not work when exposed to condensation, I.e., works when dry but doesn't work when raining.
Front cross member that holds up the fuel tank rusted (not the strap) causing the fuel tank to drop. Had to replace the cross member.
Also my air conditioner is not working for the past year, and blinking with the a/c. Light on. I can't seem to fix the problem.
I have a 1991 chevrolet c/k 1500, 4wd, extended cab truck painted white and the paint is peeling off. I have noticed that there are hundreds of trucks in our area with the same problem. The model years 1987 to 1993, white chevrolet c/k 1500 and 2500 trucks, both 2wd and 4wd are affected.
While driving 40mph & vehicle would drift while moving, would try to correct steering & the wheel would jerk in hand. Its an intermittent problem.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,281 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the C/K Pickups has 29 complaints (13 years in the data). This year has 6, below average.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, equipment, fuel system. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (17%), jerking, harsh shifts (17%), rust, corrosion (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1991 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1991 Chevrolet C/K Pickups from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1991 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.