1991 GMC Suburban Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 30%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 GMC Suburban, 30% of the 30 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The problem: the speedometer works intermittently, the brake light would come on, and the brakes would lose power. I took it to the dealer to get fixed. The brake light doesn't come on anymore. The dealer has changed all the components on the front and rear brakes. Now the brakes are really mushy and the truck pulls to the right. The dealer changed the speed sensor, but the speedometer doesn't work. My truck has been at the dealer for more than 2 weeks.”
NHTSA complaint #729828, filed 2000-09“Anti-lock brakes failed with pedal going to the floor. Consumer states when brake pedal was pushed, nothing would happen and then all of a sudden the brakes would kick in, dealer has turned rotors twice, replaced rotors once, replaced ABS brake module, and replaced ABS pump valve.”
NHTSA complaint #817569, filed 1997-10“When traveling on wet or dry pavement, upon making a gradual stop the rear brakes lock up, vehicle jumps forward. Abs light is illuminated on the dash. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts.”
NHTSA complaint #819447, filed 1997-11“Consumer was driving went to apply the brake truck didn't stop it slows the truck . Tt the brakes work, but not the ABS feature, the road was wet and if the ABS had bee operative the accident might have been avoided.”
NHTSA complaint #974284, filed 1995-10“The ABS rear brakes did not perform from time of purchase. When you apply the brakes only the front brakes worked. Consumer states that the rear brake never worked.”
NHTSA complaint #816068, filed 1997-09Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 40% |
| 2002 | 1 | 14% |
| 2000 | 4 | 27% |
| 1999 | 123 | 43% |
| 1998 | 29 | 29% |
| 1997 | 58 | 29% |
| 1996 | 62 | 36% |
| 1995 | 101 | 44% |
| 1994 | 276 | 67% |
| 1993 | 162 | 76% |
| 1992 | 67 | 84% |
| 1991 | 9 | 30% |
| 1990 | 9 | 41% |
| 1989 | 2 | 12% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1991 GMC Suburban
11 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 GMC Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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