1990 GMC Safari Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 43%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 GMC Safari, 43% of the 35 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Abs brake problems; during normal braking at low speed in no inclement weather, mostly when coming out of the driveway(very little hill), when applying the brakes, the pedal goes straight to the floor and the truck does not stop. After the truck sits for one to two minutes and the brakes are normal, dealer not able to detect a prolbem with the system.”
NHTSA complaint #823168, filed 1998-05“In dry weather applied the brakes and ABS light came on and there were no brakes, took to dealer and he replaced the computer system, the passenger's and midle bench seat belt buckles broke on three different occasions, the ECM failed when driving and the electric lock also failed.”
NHTSA complaint #807192, filed 1997-01“After a hard braking incident, the ABS & brake lights came on and stayed on. System was reset by mechanic, worked for 4 or 5 brake applications but had electric motor noise under hood, then problem returned. Regular brakes work properly, ABS does not. Independent repair shop stated ABS computer failure. Cost to repair - $450, work not performed. Problem persists. After viewing your online complaints, this seems to be a common problem for this make/model/year of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #721030, filed 2000-04“Abs light keeps coming on & staying. When applying brakes (ABS), vehicle would slide. Vehicle fails to stop right away. Wheels would lock up. Been to dealer & mechanic reset computer for brakes. The diagnostic machine had a code of 63.”
NHTSA complaint #849661, filed 1999-10“The ABS warning lights comes on, indicating that the ABS does not function at all. Dealer has seen vehicle, and reset the ABS code. Problem exsits again.”
NHTSA complaint #850994, filed 1999-10Related recalls
- 93V119000Aug 2, 1993Severe 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.Covers: GMC Safari 1988–1992, Chevrolet Blazer 1988–1992, Suburban 1988–1992 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10028790Nov 1, 2010General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will move down or self apply during full lock turns or near full lock turns…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 20% |
| 2003 | 7 | 39% |
| 2002 | 12 | 48% |
| 2001 | 14 | 36% |
| 2000 | 28 | 41% |
| 1999 | 18 | 30% |
| 1998 | 14 | 16% |
| 1997 | 18 | 13% |
| 1996 | 29 | 21% |
| 1995 | 60 | 31% |
| 1994 | 39 | 33% |
| 1993 | 30 | 49% |
| 1992 | 28 | 47% |
| 1991 | 16 | 41% |
| 1990 | 15 | 43% |
| 1987 | 2 | 18% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1990 GMC Safari
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 GMC Safari
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.
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