Brakes were grinding, and stopping distance was not normal, when inspected by an mechanic, consumer was told that the rotors needed changing. Dealer has been contacted.
1994 Chevrolet S10: grinding or squealing brakes
10 of the 966 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet S10 describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
My engine has been knocking for awhile now. Recentley it started to whine or squeal and I took it to the dealership. They stated I should expect the pistons and engine bearings to do that with a truck that age. I only have 50,000 miles on truck. They also told me chevrolet put out a tsb on that problem. I called the manufacturer with no results. They called the dealer and the dealer said they would not do anything. I sent gm a letter and opened a problem report with them to let them know how dissatisfied I was with the explanation I received on the problem with their product. I copied the dealer on the letter. I have not heard back from them. I would like them to know from a source like this that I'm not happy with their product or their explanation.
When applying brakes, slow speeds, wet surface, brakes make grinding noise, pedal goes to floor, lets go/catches; no braking effect, according to dealer, brakes working normal.
Abs brake problems; when traveling on icy or snowy roads and applying the brakes, there is a grinding noise coming from the brake system and the pedal freezes and the truck will not stop. *ak consumer states that he has not yet contacted dealership.
Driving at approx 55 MPH brakes are going closer to floor, makes squeaky noise. Sometimes can take time to brake, this intermittent problem that can result in an accident.
When brakes are applied the brake pedal would go to the floor and the vehicle would continue to roll. Also the brakes grind. The dealer has replaced the front brakes on the vehicle.
When applying brakes, pedal sometimes goes to floor with no braking effect, sometimes makes loud grinding noise followed by no braking effect, wet/dry surface, various speeds; an independent dealer replaced front brake pads & rear brake shoes, problem still exists.
Abs braking experiences extended stopping distances on damp and bumpy roads. While this occurs a loud moaning and grinding noise is present.
Abs: when wet, brakes immediately lock up; could have caused fatal accident; no warning. Tt consumer states front wheels lock up when wet at the slightest touch of the pedal, this problem is intermittent, dealer has looked at this problem 5 times without finding the cause, consumer no longer wants vehicle because of the safety defect, dealer has made repairs to the ABS wiring. Tapping noise in engine after cold start up. Clutch pedal squeaking, first time dealer lubricated bushing, the second time dealer replaced clutch pedal. Ac drips water on right floor, dealer could not find any problems. Latch and bolts fell off of tail gate.
Consumer was driving, trying to stop and brake failed, has ABS anti-lock brakes, some time the brake are hard there is grinding noise. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- A vacuum hose can detach from the power brake booster check valve as a result of engine backfire.
- Risk
- This can result in increased engine idle and loss of power brake assist after depletion of the booster vacuum reserve.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a clamp on the power brake booster assist.
Recall number 94V228000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet S10 grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1994 Chevrolet S10?
10 of 966 owner complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet S10 (1%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Chevrolet S10?
There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Chevrolet S10
ABS 240Wipers 207Brake failure 143Fuel leak 9Spongy pedal 9Stalling 9Adaptive cruise 8Premature wear 8Loss of power 6Engine failure 5Seat belt 5Sudden acceleration 5
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