ABS BRAKING SYSTEM
Opened Oct 31, 1994
Closed Feb 28, 2000
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICLed to recall 99I006000
1991 GMC Syclone
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Feb 7, 2000
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview
Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1991 GMC Syclone, most frequently naming the brakes, engine and powertrain (other) categories. 1 NHTSA investigation names it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov 1998 | 1 | 3 |
| Jul 1999 | 1 | 4 |
| Nov 1999 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb 2000 | 1 | 6 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Brakes562.5%
- Engine112.5%
- Powertrain (other)112.5%
- Transmission112.5%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Safety investigations
NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Brakes
Filed Feb 7, 2000
Crash reported
WHILE DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC TRAVELING 3-5MPH, VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED SUDDENLY. CONSUMER WENT TO APPLY BRAKES, AND BRAKES FAILED AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DENTED THE BUMPER, AND CRACKED THE GRILL. DIDN'T CONTACT DEALER. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 856415
- Incident
- Feb 1, 1997
BrakesPowertrain (other)
Filed Nov 22, 1999
FRONT SHAFT FROM TRANSFER CASE TO DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, REPLACED UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY, ABS BRAKE MASTER UNIT FAILED AT 52,550 MILES OUTSIDE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY BY 6 MONTHS DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY, WANTED $1200+ IN PARTS PLUS LABOR TO REPAIR, CANNOT AFFORD TO REPAIR AT THIS TIME.
- NHTSA ID
- 715099
- Incident
- Apr 15, 1997
Brakes
Filed Jul 27, 1999
Crash reported
FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO REAR OF VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME
- NHTSA ID
- 709280
- Incident
- Oct 2, 1998
Brakes
Filed Nov 30, 1998
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. WHEN APPLYING THEIR BRAKES, DRIVER'S FOOT GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. INVESTIGATION NUMBER EA94038. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 831411
- Incident
- Nov 30, 1998
Brakes
Filed Feb 9, 1998
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 530150
- Incident
- Dec 15, 1997
EngineTransmission
Filed Jan 9, 1995
PURCHASE THE TRUCK 18 MONTH USED TRUCK BEEN IN THE SHOP 8 MONTHS ON THE TRANSMISSION TWICE AND TURBO CHARGER BEEN REPLACE THREE TIME. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 958425
- Incident
- Jul 21, 1993
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1991Viewing | 6 | 0 | 1 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.