Known Recalls

Model year record

1990 GMC Sierra

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 30 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V119000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
341,364
Reported to NHTSA
1993-08-02
Owners notified
1993-11-08

Defect description

SEVERE CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT AT THE JOINT OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER SECTION AND THE CAST OUTER SECTION CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE.

Safety risk

SEPARATION OF THE ROTOR SECTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS OFBRAKING ABILITY IN THE AFFECTED WHEEL. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCE AND/OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH NEW ROTORS WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION COATING. HOWEVER, IF REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LININGS ARE NECESSARY, IT WILL BE DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE SINCE BRAKE LININGS ARE NORMAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip755,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission255,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic255,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel155,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling155,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor155,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit155,000 mi
Seat belts155,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system155,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension155,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Tires1—
Tires: sidewall1176,663 mi
Tires: tread/belt1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer155,000 mi

The 1989 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1991 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.