1991 GMC Safari brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 19 complaints for the 1991 GMC Safari, 32% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 32% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 5 crashes.
What owners wrote
While driving at approx 15 MPH prepairing to stop, weather condition was dry, rear ended vehicle in front. Went to apply brakes, heard noise ,no reaction, no skid marks from wheels. Dealership cannot find problem. Changed brakepads and shoes/rotors/master cylinder. This defect can result in an accident. Serpentine belt replaced due to causing noise. Transmission slipping, dealer found no problems. Front brakes worn to sensors, dealer has replaced rear brake drums replaced, front caliper dragging.
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.