(1) while sitting in heavy traffic at a stop light in the city. I have a habit of not stopping close to vehicles at stop lights. While stopped at the light behind a new looking explorer of some kind my truck lunged forward without warning by itself with my feet on the brakes. If I had stopped closer to the van I would have hit it very hard. I read no one can stand in front of the truck with the motor running because of this. (2) started my truck in my yard. It quickly idle very fast and would not idle down. Put in gear and it took off very fast and brakes locked up. Put in neutral and turned off the switch before the vehicle got in the highway still trying to stop with the hard brakes. My truck never did this before. I live in the city where young children play in the street in front of my home. It could have been deadly. Why do my truck do these things? I went into the computer looking for answers and found a lot of s10 owners had the same problems. If I had been driving in a curve, on the interstate or just some one crossing the street it would have been a very bad situation. I thank god for letting me be at home and no one was hurt just scared.
1991 Chevrolet S10 brakes problems
72 complaints (42% of all complaints for this car). 11 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 72
- of this car's complaints
- 42%
- crashes
- 11
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip58
- Foundation components: disc: rotor3
- Foundation components3
- Foundation components: drum2
- Foundation components: disc: pads2
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
- Foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet S10 brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Chevrolet S10 brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- 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.
- Risk
- If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
Recall number 99V193000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Abs braking system
This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v‑193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.
EA94038
Abs braking system fails
There is no summary currently available
PE94046
What 1991 Chevrolet S10 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Made a panic stop and ABS didn't work, wheels locked up and almost had a accident. (this happened more then once) also the driver side seat broke off from the floor of the truck.
Consumer states that while driving the vehicle up on a hill brakes fail to respond and the vehicle roll back the hill. Ts
While applying the brakes there is a loud streaking noise coming from the wheel. The dealership is aware of the problem. Mr
Vehicle experiencing same problems as sted in recall 99v193000 for anti-lock braking system. Dealer has been contacted, and informed consumer that recall didn't apply to to this vehicle due to VIN. Also, didn't apply to two wheel drive vehicles. Consumer has a two wheel drive. Please provide further details.
Switch that signals ABS system whether vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-whell drive has malfunctioned, resulting in extended stopping distance. Recall 99v19300 has been issued on vehicle's make/model; however, this vehicle is not inclued due to VIN. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
While attempting to stop in icy conditions, "antilock brake" and "brake" lights came on as I skidded through an intersection. Since then ABS system is inoperative (pump doesn't cycle w/ ignition on) tires lock up and skid on icy roads and lights still on!
The antilock brake light is on all the time, the regular braking abilities are not affected, but the antilocking capabilities are gone. The digital dash guages do not work, the only lighted items that work are the odometer & the speedometer ( no fuel guage, no engine temp, no oil pressure, no tach, no amp meter).
Vehicle experienced recall component (99v‑193) ABS system failure prior to recall notification resulting in consumer hitting a deer due to loss of braking ability.
Vehicle experienced recall component (99v‑193) failure prior to notification which resulted in vehicle accident.
Questions about the 1991 Chevrolet S10 brakes
Does the 1991 Chevrolet S10 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 72 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Chevrolet S10, 42% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1991 Chevrolet S10 brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Chevrolet S10 brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V193000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet S10 have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet S10 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (532 complaints), 1995 (320 complaints) and 1996 (219 complaints).
Other 1991 Chevrolet S10 problems
Seat belts 20Engine 18Electrical 16Body 14Fuel system 12Transmission 11Suspension 8Tires 8Steering 6Seats 5Lights 3Visibility 3Acceleration 2Locks 1Wheels 1
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