1991 GMC Sierra 1500 Consumer Reviews

Reliable

Written by: weldon on 12/07/2008

Vehicle

1991 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr K1500 SLX 4WD Standard Cab Stepside SB

Review

I used to drive this truck hard every day as a ranch truck. It has been the best performing 1/2 ton 4X4 I have ever owned. There is currently 340000 miles on the original 350 engine, and it still passes CA smog tests with flying colors. The auto tranny has to be rebuilt every 100000mi. Have had electrical problems with lights and the heater controls. Other than that this is a nice truck for the year and money.

Favorite Features

Independant front suspension. Factory skid plates that protect everything (You should look under some of the brand new 4X4 trucks out there.).

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage. Stronger rear springs. Stronger bushings on the front end.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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One to keep!

Written by: like a rock on 03/29/2008

Vehicle

1991 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr K1500 SLE 4WD Standard Cab LB

Review

It was a lease back, had 116000km on it. At 240000km rebuilt auto tranny. It has 350000km on it now and I have to get the tranny fix. It has been to Oregon. I drove it to the mountains sledding for ten years and never missed a beat. Now I pull my fishing boat and take it hunting every year. Great truck!

Favorite Features

Solid 4X4 with the right tires

Suggested Improvements

There is a antifreeze line that runs to the rear of the intake manifold. The fitting that screws into the intake gets corroded after awhile and starts leaking. When you remove this fitting it breaks off then the fun starts!

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Great truck

Written by: wingswomennbeer on 09/13/2007

Vehicle

1991 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr C1500 SLE Extended Cab SB

Review

Bought this truck about two years ago and have not had a problem since. Dropped a brand new engine and transmission in and it runs perfect. I have flowmaster mufflers coming off of edelbrock headers get 24 miles to the gallon on the highway with a 350 v8 which is unheard of. Runs perfect and no imperfections or complaints at all.

Favorite Features

All the crazy cool stuff I put in it, but it just runs perfect, not a shake or rattle on the whole truck

Suggested Improvements

I have no cupholders

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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1991 gmc sierra reliability

Written by: R.Mansfield on 03/18/2006

Vehicle

1991 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr C1500 SLE Standard Cab LB

Review

No serious problems except the brakes which a lot of problems with the ABS and internal failures of the front brake hoses that failed internally.

Favorite Features

Good overall reliablity

Suggested Improvements

ABS, tail light bulb recepticals, a/c compressor.

1 out 3 people found this review helpful

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My truck

Written by: Alan Peterson on 06/27/2005

Vehicle

1991 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr K1500 SLE 4WD Extended Cab LB

Review

I've bought this GMC new 14 years ago. I may drive it until I retire. It's reliable and gets the job done. It hauls like a truck and rides like a car.

Favorite Features

Reliability

Suggested Improvements

A rear window that can be opened and closed from the front seat.

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I'm a GM truck man, that's all I drive

Written by: chuck rogge on 06/25/2005

Vehicle

1991 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr K1500 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I bought the truck from a friend, and I had to put a new tranny in it before I could drive it. That is all I have had to do the truck. It has been a really good truck for me. I used to drive it to work(1200 miles a month) over a mountain pass and never let me down.

Favorite Features

The ride is excellent for a truck. The styling still looks good for a 13 year old truck.

Suggested Improvements

Wish I could get better gas mileage. The climate control system is kind of quirky.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Good worker

Written by: jankord on 10/27/2004

Vehicle

1991 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr C1500 SLE Standard Cab SB

Review

Even after over ten years on the original engine, I just had to put head gaskets in and adjust the tension on the shift cable. It has over 150,000 miles and it is still going. The white paint is chipping away and has since just a couple years after it was new.

Favorite Features

The automatic transmission give a quick hard shift, and the cruise control works even when pulling a loaded trailer.

Suggested Improvements

Could have better back support on the front seats and a softer seat in the rear and could use more leg room in the back.

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Ski's review

Written by: iamski on 05/30/2003

Vehicle

1991 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr C1500 Standard Cab LB

Review

Outstanding reliability. Bought it used with 70K on it and now have 205K with only routine maintenance. Doesn't leak a drop of any fluid and runs great. Oh yes...no rust anywhere and I'm in the midwest.

Favorite Features

Basically everything but especially the 350 V8 is outstanding.

Suggested Improvements

Electrical problems with climate control head, stereo control head and mechanical problems with climate control temp servo keep this rating from perfection.

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all the truck you'll ever need

Written by: brad bell on 02/27/2002

Vehicle

1991 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr C1500 SLE Standard Cab LB

Review

The enviornment is perfect as a guy that works outdoors for a living.-25c it was warm and cosy after a day framing houses on the Manitoba praries same when mid july when the temps. were +35c that air cond. cooled off just right. At work it worked, and it is so pretty you could go to the theater in the evening and the fellas in caddys wished they were driving my GMC.

Favorite Features

It looked beautiful clean and dirty.

Suggested Improvements

330000Ks check your flywheel they crack somthing awfull

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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