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GMC R1500 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every R1500 from 1991 to 1991: 1 owner complaints and 0 recalls across 1 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 1991 (1). Best fuel economy: 17 mpg combined (1991).

GMC R1500
Photo: SsmIntrigue · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Fuel system1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
19910117

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the GMC R1500?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 1991 (1).

How many recalls has the GMC R1500 had?

Across 1991–1991, NHTSA lists 0 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).