1991 GMC SIERRA
2 recalls, 12 complaints - 5 TSBs
08E050000 Aug 11, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
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 A... Read more
Consequence
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.
93V119000 Aug 2, 1993
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 |
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Nov 4, 2004
Incident date: Nov 1, 2000
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
Jul 19, 2004
Incident date: Feb 16, 2001
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 ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 1992
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
Aug 14, 2003
Incident date: Jul 16, 2003
BUBBLES WOULD DEVELOP ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT. SIZE LT 26575R16.*AK
STEERING:COLUMN
Jan 30, 2003
Incident date: Jan 23, 2003
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 ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
May 3, 2001
BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE DRYED OUT AND CLOUDED OVER GREATLY REDUCING VISABILITY.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 29, 2000
Incident date: Aug 29, 2000
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
Jul 1, 1999
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
Dec 11, 1998
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
Oct 23, 1997
Incident date: Dec 15, 1992
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
Mar 25, 1997
BRAKES FAIL TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM BRAKING POWER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 26, 1996
Incident date: Nov 12, 1996
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
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 GMC SIERRA
5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 1 |
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 1 |
04-06-04-051F
Mar 22, 2022
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
04-06-04-051F
Mar 22, 2022
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
020730024A
Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
01570
Jan 1, 2004
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SPRING SLAP NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE GMT 400 SERIES TRUCK. *MN
990730016A
Oct 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, GMC SIERRA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP96009
Opened: Jun 18, 1996 , Closed: Dec 3, 1996
FLEX FAN FAILURE
JOSEPH E. WALLEN OF AMDURSKY, PELKY, FENNELL & WALLEN, P.C., REPRESENTING MR. BRADFORD BUTLER, PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER THE FLEX FAN BLADES (PART NUMBER 336032) MANUFACTURED BY CANADIAN FRAM ARE ALLEGED DEFECTIVE WITHIN THE MEANING OF 49 U.S.C. CHAPTER 301.MR. BUTLER WAS SERIOUS ... Read more
GMC SIERRA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC SIERRA across all model years (1988, 2016).
130
Total Recalls
4,904
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
344
Reported Crashes
81
Reported Fires
28
Reported Deaths
GMC SIERRA - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 77 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 2015 | 6 | 67 | View |
| 2014 | 12 | 132 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 46 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 46 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 67 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 43 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 48 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 84 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 71 | View |
| 2006 | 6 | 65 | View |
| 2005 | 11 | 152 | View |
| 2004 | 10 | 224 | View |
| 2003 | 9 | 248 | View |
| 2002 | 7 | 291 | View |
| 2001 | 7 | 333 | View |
| 2000 | 12 | 557 | View |
| 1999 | 9 | 721 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 230 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 302 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 310 | View |
| 1995 | 6 | 327 | View |
| 1994 | 3 | 221 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 109 | View |
| 1992 | 4 | 33 | View |
| 1991 (current) | 2 | 12 | |
| 1990 | 2 | 30 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1976 | 0 | 2 | View |