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Disc: rotor
Risk. SEPARATION OF THE ROTOR SECTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS OFBRAKING ABILITY IN THE AFFECTED WHEEL.
1991 GMC SierraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 1991 GMC Sierra, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2004. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1991 GMC Sierra has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Service brakes, hydraulic
1Seat belts
1Exterior lighting
1Tires
1Visibility
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 6 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1991 GMC Sierra 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.
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 Sierra 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 Sierra median. How we score
'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Sierra owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THEY FAILED TO STOP THE TRUCK IMMEDIATELY. THIS RESULTED AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS FAILURE HAS PROCESSED OVER TIME. THE BRAKE ROTORS ARE OF POOR QUALITY AND DETERIORATES. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT 16,000 MILES AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AT 24,000…
VEHICLE HAS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE REAR BRAKES ONLY. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED HARD CONSUMER WILL HEAR A CLUNKING SOUND AND WILL SLIDE FOR ABOUT 7FT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK AND APPLYING FOOT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT GOES DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD AND TAKES A WHILE BEFORE THE TRUCK WILL STOP. *AK *NLM
Own a 1991 Sierra?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.