1991 GMC Safari service brakes, hydraulic problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1991 GMC Safari — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 2, 2009
“Tl*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…”
filed Mar 27, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
General 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. Chevrolet astro and gmc safari vans…
PIT-3665-A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Safari years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Safari | 11 | 44% |
| 2001 Safari | 13 | 33% |
| 2000 Safari | 26 | 38% |
| 1999 Safari | 18 | 30% |
| 1998 Safari | 12 | 13% |
| 1997 Safari | 17 | 13% |
| 1996 Safari | 27 | 19% |
| 1995 Safari | 54 | 28% |
| 1994 Safari | 37 | 31% |
| 1993 Safari | 29 | 48% |
| 1992 Safari | 26 | 44% |
| 1990 Safari | 15 | 43% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 GMC Safari
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.