Recall 99V-193: 1991–1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 1991–1996 Chevrolet S10 and 2 more

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Jul 19, 1999, covering about 1,125,749 vehicles.

NHTSA number
99V-193
Report date
Jul 19, 1999
Vehicles affected
1,125,749
Owners notified
May 31, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with ABS (Antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the ABS system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during ABS stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.

The risk

If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.

The fix

Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.

Notes

The first phase of owner notification letters began may 31, 2000,with the last mailing completed by october 2000. Owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number99V193000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet Blazer1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996All years
Chevrolet S101991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996All years
GMC Jimmy1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996All years
GMC Sonoma1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 99V-193?

Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with ABS (Antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the ABS system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during ABS stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.

How is recall 99V-193 fixed?

Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.