Recall 99V-193
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1991 to 1996 Chevrolet Blazer and 3 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-193
- Reported
- July 19, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 1,125,749 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 from the manufacturer
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-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Blazer 1991 to 1996
- Chevrolet S10 1991 to 1996
- GMC Jimmy 1991 to 1996
- GMC Sonoma 1991 to 1996