1991-1996 Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet S10 and others recall: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on July 19, 1999. It covers about 1,125,749 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,125,749
reported: Jul 19, 1999
owners notified: May 31, 2000
related complaints: 4,878

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

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Blazer 1991-1996 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Chevrolet S10 1991-1996 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
GMC Jimmy 1991-1996 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
GMC Sonoma 1991-1996 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4,878 complaints about brakes problems.

1993 Chevrolet Blazer 1994 Chevrolet Blazer 1995 Chevrolet Blazer 1996 Chevrolet Blazer 1993 Chevrolet S10 1994 Chevrolet S10 1995 Chevrolet S10 1996 Chevrolet S10 1993 GMC Jimmy 1994 GMC Jimmy 1995 GMC Jimmy 1996 GMC Jimmy

Questions about recall 99V193000

Is there a recall on the 1991-1996 Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet S10 and others antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip?

Yes. Recall 99V193000, reported on July 19, 1999, covers about 1,125,749 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V193000?

Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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