1991 GMC G35 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Seats
What's wrong, in plain English: Seat frames, adjusters or child-seat anchors. SEAT BACK OF THE REAR BENCH SEAT MAY BREAK AWAY FROM THE SEAT CUSHION IN AN ACCIDENT.
What could happen: SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD BE SUBJECT TO GREATER INJURY; VEHICLEWOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207.
The fix: INSTALL REINFORCEMENT THAT RUNS FROM SIDE OF SEAT BACK FRAME ASSEMBLY TO SEAT CUSHION FRAME ASSEMBLY, STRENGTHENING THE SEAT BACK.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1991 G35.
- Book a repair at any authorized GMC dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 91V040000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SEATS
Summary: SEAT BACK OF THE REAR BENCH SEAT MAY BREAK AWAY FROM THE SEAT CUSHION IN AN ACCIDENT.
Consequence: SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD BE SUBJECT TO GREATER INJURY; VEHICLEWOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207.
Remedy: INSTALL REINFORCEMENT THAT RUNS FROM SIDE OF SEAT BACK FRAME ASSEMBLY TO SEAT CUSHION FRAME ASSEMBLY, STRENGTHENING THE SEAT BACK.
Notes: SYSTEM: SEAT BACK; FMVSS 207.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (1), Body / structure (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
09/07/2003 · Transmission / drivetrain
MY VEHICLE HAS ONLE 78,000 MILES ON IT BECAUSE MY IN-LAWS USED IT TO TRANSPORT MENTALLY CHALLENGED WOMEN AROUND, AND NOT VERY OFTEN. IT IS HAVING PROBLEMS LEFT AND RIGHT WITH PAINT, DOORS, AND THE ONE I AM HERE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT IS THE TRANSMISSION, WHY IF THEY DID A RECALL ON THE 4L60E DID THEY NOT DO ONE ON THE PROBLEMATIC 4L80E.*AK