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1991 GMC S10Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1991 GMC S10, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 15, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 GMC S10 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1991 GMC S10 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

Recall 91V-108 · Jun 21, 1991 · 102,885 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, AN OUT OF POSTIONSEAL COULD ALLOW FUEL SPILLAGE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PRESCRIBED BY FMVSS 301.SPILLED FUEL COULD IGNITE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: windshield

Recall 90V-107 · Jun 4, 1990 · 181 vehicles

Risk. WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW GLASS WOULD NOT PREVENT THEEJECTION OF VEHICLE OCCUPANTS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, WHICH CAUSES SERIOUSINJURIES AND FATALITIES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other S10 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S10 median. How we score

'91'93'95
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What S10 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR CAUSING PEDAL TO BE REAPPLIED IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACED THE COMPUTER SYSTEM TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK
Complaint 844951 · Sep 15, 1999

Own a 1991 S10?

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