Tl* - the contact stated that while driving her 1991 chevrolet s10 blazer with the cruise control engaged the vehicle decelerates. Then the accelerator pedal went to the floor while she still had her foot on the brake pedal. The contact stated that she doesn't use the cruise control any more, she's afraid that this may happen again. The contact hasn't taken the vehicle to dealership to have the vehicle diagnosed.
1991 Chevrolet S10: brake failure
18 of the 173 complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet S10 describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
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.
When brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic.
Anti lock brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision, recall on ABS system however consumer was not notified.
Anti-lock brakes failed.
Anti-lock brakes failed on several occasiions.
Brake line ruptured, causing complete loss of brakes resulting in accident.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor, and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Please provide further details.
Anti lock brakes failed several times, repairs made however problems still exist.
Abs brakes failed. Brake pedal hit floor twice while driving.
Abs brakes failed, vehicle lost control, resulting in a crash.
Anti lock brakes failed, resulting in an accident.
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
Questions about the 1991 Chevrolet S10 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1991 Chevrolet S10?
18 of 173 owner complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet S10 (10%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Chevrolet S10?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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