1991 GMC Sierra
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1991 GMC Sierra. Newest first.
K2 motor IS recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy
Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
Owner complaints
12 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Motor
Recall 03v159000 concerning windshield wiper motor: windshield wipers worked intermittently during inclement condition. Dealer was contacted. Dealer informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under this recall due to vin. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
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 miles. The second time the rotors were replaced, two were turned and two were replaced. *la
- Unknown or other
Looking for information on paint recall. my father contacted GMC about his paint but his warranty was up. he has not been notified of any recalls, he IS the original owner. The paint IS literly peeling off.
- Tires
Bubbles would develop on the front passenger side tire causing the tire to go flat. size LT 26575r16.*ak
- Steering › Column
The bolts which held the steering column in place had come loose. the dealer advised there was no replacement part, however the entire column had to be taken apart to apply an "adhesive" to prevent the column from dropping. The dealer also advised it was common for the bolts to come loose. *ts *dt *jb
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Both headlight lenses have dryed out and clouded over greatly reducing visability.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Metallic brake line has rusted through, causing a fluid leak and loss of brakes. dealer has not been contacted. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belts do not latch. When tring to latch a piece falls out of the housing. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes fail to provide maximum braking power.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving ABS brake light comes on ,owner took vehicle to dealers to have it checked, they fixed the problem and the next day it came on again, owner IS afraid of driving vehicle. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10209734This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10007838Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan.
- 10005412Spring slap noise from the rear of the gmt 400 series truck.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
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