Total Complaints
13 filings
CHEVROLET C15 · model year
1991 CHEVROLET C15
13 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1991CHEVROLETC15 carries 13 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 4 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1991 C15 is steering: steering wheel/handle bar with 3 filings, followed by seat belts:front:anchorage (2) and seat belts:front:retractor (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1991 C15, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
13
Complaints
4
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
4 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19970416STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL CAME LOOSE, CANNOT ROTATE STEERING WHEEL AROUND, BOLTS CAME LOOSE INSIDE STEERING COLUMN. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHO REPAIRED PROBLEM. *AK
19961114CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP BY APPLYING THE ABS BRAKESAND THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING THIS CONSUMER TO REAREND ANOTHER VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL *AK
19960516SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
THE FRONT CALIPERS ARE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY AND IT DOUBLES THE BRAKING DISTANCE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
19960226CrashSEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
PURCHASE TRUCK USED CONSUMER WAS IN AND ACCIDENT PASSENGER AND SIDE DOOR CAME OPEN DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BROKE PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
19960226CrashSEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
PURCHASE TRUCK USED CONSUMER WAS IN AND ACCIDENT PASSENGER AND SIDE DOOR CAME OPEN DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BROKE PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
19951211FireFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT
19951031STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING COLUMN WAS LOOSE, THEN WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL BROKE OFF. TT
19951031STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING COLUMN WAS LOOSE, THEN WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL BROKE OFF. TT
19950922ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
WATER PUMP AND RADIATOR FAILURE, REPLACED 5 TIMES SINCE 1990. TT
19950922ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
WATER PUMP AND RADIATOR FAILURE, REPLACED 5 TIMES SINCE 1990. TT
19950621LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
IF YOU HIT A BUMP THE LATCH FLIESUP AND THE DOOR OPENS UP. TT
19950526SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE, BUCKLE FAILURE. TT
19950213CrashSEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
VEHICLE HIT AT FOURTY FIVE DEGREE ANGLE DRIVERS SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. TT
Compare 1991CHEVROLETC15 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1991 CHEVROLET C15 have?▼
The 1991 CHEVROLET C15 has 13 NHTSA complaints, 4 crashes, 1 fires, 5 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 CHEVROLET C15?▼
The most-complained component for the 1991 CHEVROLET C15 is STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE and SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR.
Is the 1991 CHEVROLET C15 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.