The 1991 GMC Sierra has 2 safety recalls and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (6 complaints).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints12filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Exterior lighting › Headlights
NHTSA recall 08E050000 · Aug 11, 2008 · 1,921 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (OVSC)
Problem: 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: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
NHTSA recall 93V119000 · Aug 2, 1993 · 341,364 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)
Problem: 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: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Fuel economy
Sierra 1500 2WD Diesel
20mpg combined
City / highway
18 / 23 mpg
Fuel
Diesel
6.2 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel
Sierra 2500 4WD Diesel
18mpg combined
City / highway
17 / 21 mpg
Fuel
Diesel
6.2 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,300/year to fuel
Sierra 1500 2WD Diesel
18mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 22 mpg
Fuel
Diesel
6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,300/year to fuel
Sierra 1500 2WD Diesel
18mpg combined
City / highway
17 / 19 mpg
Fuel
Diesel
6.2 L · 8 cyl · Manual 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,300/year to fuel
Sierra 1500 4WD Diesel
17mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 20 mpg
Fuel
Diesel
6.2 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,650/year to fuel
Sierra 1500 2WD
17mpg combined
City / highway
15 / 20 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel
Sierra 1500 2WD
17mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 19 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel
Sierra 1500 2WD
17mpg combined
City / highway
15 / 21 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel
Sierra 1500 2WD
17mpg combined
City / highway
15 / 20 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel
Sierra 1500 2WD
16mpg combined
City / highway
14 / 19 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel
Sierra 1500 4WD
16mpg combined
City / highway
14 / 18 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel
Sierra 1500 4WD
16mpg combined
City / highway
15 / 19 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components
6
0
0
0
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Seat belts Front › Buckle assembly
1
0
0
0
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Exterior lighting Headlights
1
0
0
0
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Steering Column
1
0
0
0
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Tires
1
0
0
0
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Unknown or other
1
0
0
0
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Visibility Rear window wiper/washer › Motor
1
0
0
0
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Nov 1, 2000 · 95,000 milesVisibility › 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
Feb 16, 2001Service 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
Sep 15, 1992Unknown 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.
Jul 16, 2003Tires BUBBLES WOULD DEVELOP ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT. SIZE LT 26575R16.*AK
Jan 23, 2003 · 122,000 milesSteering › 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
Apr 27, 2001Exterior lighting › Headlights BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE DRYED OUT AND CLOUDED OVER GREATLY REDUCING VISABILITY.*AK
Aug 29, 2000Service 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
Jul 1, 1999Seat 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
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.