Total Complaints
2 filings
GMC SPORT VAN · model year
1991 GMC SPORT VAN
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1991GMCSPORT VAN carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 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 SPORT VAN is fuel system, gasoline with 1 filings, followed by tires (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 2 investigation files overlapping the 1991 SPORT VAN. 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.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 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 |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20101027TIRES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 GMC EXTENDED SPORT VAN WITH GOODYEAR TRACKER 2 TIRES, LINE SIZE P245/75/R16, DOT NUMBER UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING OVER A PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD THE TIRE EXAMINED AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRE WAS FRACTURING FROM THE INTERIOR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
20000822FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
QUESTIONING IF VEHICLE IS UNDER RECALL #94V044000, WAS NOT INFORMED, JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT RECALL
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1991 GMC SPORT VAN have?▼
The 1991 GMC SPORT VAN has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 GMC SPORT VAN?▼
The most-complained component for the 1991 GMC SPORT VAN is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES.
Is the 1991 GMC SPORT VAN 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.