My rear anti-lock brakes do not work at all when I'm in two-wheel drive. I have to be in four-wheel drive before my rear brakes work at all. I understand there has been a recall on this problem but I can't find a chevrolet dealer that can help me. This is a very dangerous situation as I have had many close calls due to brake failure. Hope you can help me.( dot number: )
1992 Chevrolet S10: brake failure
24 of the 180 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet S10 describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- 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
Brakes failed while trying to stop for a school bus. Stepped hard down on pedal on wet road. Antilock never started working,wheels never locked up.coasted for 1/4 mile before stopping.pedal pressure very high. Could not depress pedal.
When brakes are applied the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance . The ABS light is constantly on. Dealer has been notified.
Abs brakes failed 10 times, once resulting in crash.
Anti lock brakes failed resulting in a vehicle collision.
When applying the brakes on wet road conditions the brakes locked up. When applying the brakes on dry road conditions the pedal goes to the floor, and more braking distance is required. The brake calipers have been replaced. The problem still exists.
Anti-lock brakes failed, the hydraulic unit corroded.
Brakes went out because the brake fluid had boiled.
Brake pedal went to the floor.
When brakes are applied, intermittently the pedal goes to the floor, the vehicle will not stop. The dealer has been contacted.
Abs brakes failed, resulting in loss of control/crash.
While driving at approx 25-30 went to apply brakes ,no brakes , 10-15 times pumping petal. Finally braked,checked by mechanics thinks might be possible computer failure. This defect can cause 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 1992 Chevrolet S10 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1992 Chevrolet S10?
24 of 180 owner complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet S10 (13%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 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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