1991 GMC K1500 Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1991 GMC K1500 documents standard cab and extended cab pickups in Sierra, Sierra SLE and Sierra SLX trim, with four overhead-valve, naturally aspirated engines to account for: two gasoline V8s at 5.0L and 5.7L, the 4.3L gasoline V6, and the 6.2L diesel V8. Rather than fold them together, the manual keeps their specifications, clearances, torque values and diagnostic routines apart, and applies the same discipline to the driveline, chassis, brake, electrical and body sections.
Engines covered
- 5.0L V8 (305 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 6.2L V8 (379 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, diesel
- 4.3L V6 (262 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door standard cab pickup
- 2-door extended cab pickup
Trims covered
- Sierra
- Sierra SLE
- Sierra SLX
Known issues on the 1991 K1500. The record for this year holds two recalls. The first involves replacement oil filters that can seal inadequately, letting engine oil escape and raising the risk of a fire. The second describes a transmission running hot enough to push fluid out through the vent tube, where it can ignite on contact with a hot surface. Three owner complaints are logged with NHTSA, one each on seat belts, steering and the structure. Transmission service and cooling, steering gear and linkage work, and belt anchorage torque values are documented in this manual.
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. TH
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 20
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEH
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON FRONT DOOR HINGE PIN BUSHING WEAR, FRONT DOOR SAG, OR DOOR CHUCKING MOVEMENT IN EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT
MY 1991 GMC SIERRA HAS DEFECTIVE SEAT BELTS. THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT CLICK AND HOLD ON BOTH THE PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE MANUFACTURER IS STILL LIABLE FOR A DEFECT SUC
STEERING WHEEL DISCONNECTED & FELL OFF WHILE TURNING IN A DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE TO HAVE WORK DONE. GMC MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED & WOULD LIKE TO PLUG UP FOR DIAGNOSTIC T
DEFECTIVE PAINT.
