Does the 1991 GMC Suburban have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1991 GMC Suburban recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1991 GMC Suburban?

30 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1991 GMC Suburban recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1991 GMC Suburban. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your GMC been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A GMC dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1991 GMC Suburban recalls, newest first

November 4, 1996NHTSA 96V22600032,596 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl vetween them, creating a "soft" joint. This "soft" joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint looseness, causing bolt fatigue and eventual bolt failure.
Consequence: If bolt failure occurs to the driver's seat, it would allow the seat back to suddenly recline, and could result in loss of vehicle control and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame "soft" joint and replace the recliner bolts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 1, 1993NHTSA 93V0160001,702,880 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary: Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 30 complaints about the 1991 GMC Suburban with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes10
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip8
Seats8
Seats › Front assembly › Recliner3
Seat belts › Front › Retractor2

Other 1991 GMC models

Most recalled 1991 vehicles

1991 Honda Accord (13 recalls)
1991 Blue Bird TC2000 (12 recalls)
1991 Acura Integra (11 recalls)
1991 Thomas School Bus (11 recalls)
1991 Chevrolet Caprice (10 recalls)

All of 1991’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1991 GMC Suburban have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1991 GMC Suburban recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1991 GMC Suburban?: 30 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.