Gmc Sierra 1991
Model Sierra made in 1991 by Gmc got 12 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, other and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, suspension. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 6 modeles with engines 4.3, ffs, 5.0, ffs and 5.7, 350 v8 ffs.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Manual 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Manual 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 6.2, (NO-CAT) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Diesel | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 6.2, (NO-CAT) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Diesel | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 6.2, (DIESEL) (NO-CAT) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Diesel | 3 - Category 3 Truck | ||||
| 6.2, (DIESEL) (NO-CAT) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Diesel | 2 - Category 2 Truck |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E050000 | K2 MOTOR CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 1921 | 12/17/2008 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/11/2008 | 08/14/2008 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V119000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 341364 | 11/08/1993 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/02/1993 | 07/26/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; disk rotors.vehicle description: light trucks and vans sold or registered in the followingstates: ct, il, in, ma, me, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, and wi.notes: the vehicles involved can be identified by the following: the 5thcharacter of the vehicle identification number must be a k or l, and theseventh character must be 3,4,5,6, or 9.if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date, and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable amount of timeand free of charge or the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect ornoncompliance, please contact your nearest gmc truck zone office. the telephonenumbers of the zone offices are listed in your warranty and owner's assistanceinformation manuals. also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 990730016A | 10/01/2002 | 990730016B | 10007838 | Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 01570 | 01/01/2004 | 10005412 | Spring slap noise from the rear of the gmt 400 series truck. *mn | 02/25/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 2 | 09/01/1991 | ||
| Both headlight lenses have dryed out and clouded over greatly reducing visability.*ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 09/15/1992 | 0 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 12/15/1992 | 8 | 10/01/1991 | |
| 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 | |||
| 11/12/1996 | |||
| 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 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1992 | ||
| Brakes fail to provide maximum braking power. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 02/16/2001 | 0 | 30 | |
| 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 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/29/2000 | 1 | ||
| Metallic brake line has rusted through, causing a fluid leak and loss of brakes. dealer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 01/23/2003 | 122000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/16/2003 | 2 | ||
| Bubbles would develop on the front passenger side tire causing the tire to go flat. size lt 26575r16.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 95000 | 1 | 06/06/1991 |
| 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 | |||