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1991 GMC S15 Brakes Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
75%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 GMC S15, 75% of the 8 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“1) oxygen sensor failed at 37k miles & wouldn't pass state emission inspection, whole system rewired. Oxygen sensor failed again at 73k miles, new sensor installed. Oxygen sensor failing at 117k miles. Have not had it replaced yet. (2) ABS system failed shortly after purchase and fixed (under warranty-no details from dealer). Abs failed again at 37k miles. Control module replaced. Abs failed again at 117k miles, simultaneous failure of several wheel sensors. Abs system issue at 140k miles - sensors and backing plates (?).”

NHTSA complaint #711064, filed 1999-09

“While driving experience intermittent failure of anti-lock brake control module, rendering ABS inoperative, without warning. Tt electronics inside ABS control module failed and the unit was not servicable.”

NHTSA complaint #973363, filed 1995-10

“Anti-lock braking system has become inoperative, no longer functions , ABS lights came on and remained on, dealer will change electro hydraulic control unit.”

NHTSA complaint #808662, filed 1997-02

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1994350%
1991675%
1989113%

Other parts of the 1991 GMC S15

Seat belts
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1991 GMC S15

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology