1991 GMC Safari Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 41%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 174,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 GMC Safari, 41% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 174,000 miles. 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.
“Loss of brake action due to instant fluid loss. Brake line ruptured due to extreme and isolated corrosion in brakeline located area of gasoline tank (forward of rear axle on driver's side.) no notice or prior events leading to failure. Have noted many internet complaints of this nature and location on both Gmc Safari and chevrolet astro vans and silverado light trucks - year and/or mileage not a factor.”
NHTSA complaint #10272630, filed 2009-06, 277,500 miles“Numerous complaints identical to those experienced by other owners of this vehicle type. Twice now when applying brakes in a panic situation the ABS system failed and warning light came on. Replaced ecu on brake system once now dealer informs that is must be replaced again at a cost of $1200. I believe this is an extravagant maintenance expense every time you need the anti-lock portion of the braking system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10036634, filed 2003-08, 128,500 miles“The contact owns a 1991 Gmc Safari. The contact noticed that the ABS warning indicator consistently illuminates on the instrument panel. Secondly, when applying pressure to the brake pedal, the vehicle skids. He is in the process of notifying a dealer in reference to the failures. The failure mileage was 174,000 and current mileage was 175,000. Updated 04-23-09 updated 04/24/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10263283, filed 2009-03, 174,000 miles“Brakes stopped but acted very slow and loss of brake pedal a few times after it happened. Brake system has now lost the anti-lock system completely and was given a price of $1500 to replace. I believe this it extreamly toohigh.”
NHTSA complaint #717286, filed 2000-01“Abs brake problems. Upon applying the brakes hard to avoid a crash, traveling about 25 MPH, the anti lock warning ligh cam eon. When taken to the dealership, the anti-lock brake computer was replaced. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #847145, filed 1999-09Related 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 1991 GMC Safari
7 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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