The 1991 GMC Sierra has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 341,364 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC93V1190001993-08-02341,364 affected
Defect
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.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
STEERING:COLUMN
1
TIRES
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
1
Total complaints12
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Bubbles would develop on the front passenger side tire causing the tire to go flat. Size lt 26575r16.*ak”
“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…”
“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…”
“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”
“Metallic brake line has rusted through, causing a fluid leak and loss of brakes. Dealer has not been contacted. *ak”
“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”
“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”
“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.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 GMC Sierra as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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