1991 GMC Sonoma Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 48%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 GMC Sonoma, 48% of the 29 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Consumer had to replace the rear brake shoes and tail pipe. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for exhaust repair. The dealer suggested that eh consumer take the vehicle to the muffler shop for a header pipe patch. The consumer is interested in knowing if a header pipe patch is illegal with the present vehicle emissions standard.”
NHTSA complaint #10026731, filed 2003-07“Abs brake problems; sometimes when applying the brakes, the pedal goes to the floor. This happens when applying the brakes under normal conditions, no inclement weather. The dealer is aware of the problem. Stated to consumer that the manufacturer is looking into the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #827472, filed 1998-09“While driving on wet pavement at approx. 50mph experienced ABS failure when attempting to slow down, vehicle's front wheels locked up, loss of directional capability, vehicle skidded straight ahead into a ditch, was totalled.”
NHTSA complaint #809398, filed 1997-03“Consumer received recall 99v193, however the dealer is stating that the consumer is not eligible for the recall because the serial number did not come up on his computer.”
NHTSA complaint #558447, filed 2000-12“While driving vehicle about 30 MPH the consumer has a problem with the vehicle rear ABS. The consumer said: the vehicle does not stop like it should be. There is some problem with the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #818919, filed 1998-01Related recalls
- 99V193000Jul 19, 1999Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september…Covers: GMC Sonoma 1991–1996, Chevrolet Blazer 1991–1996, GMC Jimmy 1991–1996 +1 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 | 18% |
| 2002 | 16 | 28% |
| 2001 | 17 | 19% |
| 2000 | 35 | 26% |
| 1999 | 9 | 16% |
| 1998 | 17 | 11% |
| 1997 | 36 | 32% |
| 1996 | 52 | 35% |
| 1995 | 84 | 39% |
| 1994 | 136 | 61% |
| 1993 | 32 | 55% |
| 1992 | 15 | 60% |
| 1991 | 14 | 48% |
Other parts of the 1991 GMC Sonoma
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 GMC Sonoma
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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