Model year record
1991 GMC Syclone recalls & problems
The 1991 GMC Syclone has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 6 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (5 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1991 GMC Syclone.
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.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 5 | — |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission; Driveline › Driveshaft | 2 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrash
WHILE DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC TRAVELING 3-5MPH, VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED SUDDENLY. CONSUMER WENT TO APPLY BRAKES, AND BRAKES FAILED AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DENTED THE BUMPER, AND CRACKED THE GRILL. DIDN'T CONTACT DEALER. *AK
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
FRONT SHAFT FROM TRANSFER CASE TO DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, REPLACED UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY, ABS BRAKE MASTER UNIT FAILED AT 52,550 MILES OUTSIDE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY BY 6 MONTHS DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY, WANTED $1200+ IN PARTS PLUS LABOR TO REPAIR, CANNOT AFFORD TO REPAIR AT THIS TIME.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrash
FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO REAR OF VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. WHEN APPLYING THEIR BRAKES, DRIVER'S FOOT GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. INVESTIGATION NUMBER EA94038. *AK
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
PURCHASE THE TRUCK 18 MONTH USED TRUCK BEEN IN THE SHOP 8 MONTHS ON THE TRANSMISSION TWICE AND TURBO CHARGER BEEN REPLACE THREE TIME. TT
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- ABS BRAKING SYSTEMClosedLed to recall 99I006000
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.