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1993 Chevrolet S10 brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 152 complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet S10, 55% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
152 55% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
28 and 2
Injuries and deaths
22 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 28 crashes, 2 fires, 22 injuries.

What owners wrote

Consumer was exiting onto freeway & applied brakes, ABS kicked in & the hydraulic motor started making noise. It sounded like it was applying & releasing. Consumer pressed brake pedal to the floor & it wouldn't stop. This resulted in a low speed rearend collision. Consumer received recall 99v193000 dealing with the same issue. But was told that warranty had expired . Also, manufacturer assumed no responsibility because of age of vehicle. They did not encourage consumer to drive vehicle until repairs were done.

April 2000 CrashInjury

Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 00v193000 repairs concerning ABS. Dealer made the repairs, but the vehicle still slipped when the brakes were applied forcefully. Consumer had the module kit replaced along with a new vac switch, wiring harness, and transfer switch. Brakes continued to slip when pressure was applied.

Reported at 120,000 miles

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