Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 1991 GMC G35 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
2
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body & Structure | 1 | 50% | new |
| Transmission | 1 | 50% | new |
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
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.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“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…”
“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…”
The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1991 GMC G35. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.