Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
99V193000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)112574905/31/2000ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/19/199907/21/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummaryIf this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
NotesThe first phase of owner notification letters began may 31, 2000,with the last mailing completed by october 2000. owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PE94046GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/17/199410/31/1994ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS
 There is no summary currently available
EA94038GENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/31/199402/28/2000ABS BRAKING SYSTEM99V193000
 Consumers have alleged that the vehicles brakes intermittently fail
EA94038GENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/31/199402/28/2000ABS BRAKING SYSTEM99I006000
 Consumers have alleged that the vehicles brakes intermittently fail

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
07/21/199910004/01/1996
 I have recently taken this vehicle into two different chevy dealers and twice was told there is nothing wrong with it.while driving at speeds under 40mph or so when braking to stop or slow for a turn, the brake pedal ratchets down to the floor and the abs light comes on.i'm afraid to drive this car because of the pedal going to the floor.while the car was at one dealer,they called to tell me there is nothing wrong with itand that i could disconnect them if i wanted,now if there is nothing wrong why would i do that.i called the chevy#1-800-222-1020 and was told that my vin# wasn't part of the recall and to take it to an independent to see if they can fix it.all i want is the car fixed so its safe ,i've tried twice at gm dealers and wasted money.help!!!
06/15/199999906/01/1993
 Abs computer/valve system defective. brakes chatter on application, occasionally have a wheel lockup when braking. flushed fluid system, no mechanical problem, good pads, no fluid leak, vacuum booster ok. dealer cannot find problem, doesn't really want to change out computer/valve system. is there a recall on this system?
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
03/01/1992
 Brakes: computer module failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
07/01/1993205/01/1993
 Brakes went out because the brake fluid had boiled.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
02/28/20021
 Recall 99v193 repairs for abs brakes were completed, however when consumer applied the brakes, they did not hold. *ak consumer adds; when applying the brakes they do not stop the vehicle as quickly as our other vehicles. *scc
11/01/1993101/01/1992
 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: )
11/27/2000
 Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping. distance.*ak
10/25/1999205/01/1992
 Problem same as identified in nhtsa campaign id number: 99v193000 but vehicle is not part of recall. *ak
06/18/1992
 Recall 99v193000/abs: when applying brakes in a sudden / emergency situation, it causes a delayed in stopping distance. vehicle was taken to dealer for repairs, six month later problem reoccurred. please feel free to provide any further details. *ak
 Recall # 99v193000 gmc/abs; abs warning light continued to stay illuminated. abs warning light only came on when brakes were being used. currently, abs warning light and brake light stayed on at all times. please provide any further nformation. *ak
06/20/2000
 Anti-lock brakes work intermittently. rear wheels pulse/lockup & grab. consumer has to disconnect the anti-lock brake system to drive vehicle. also, the anti-lock brake light stays on. dealer doesn't want to deal with the problem. *ak
06/11/20000
 After abs light was coming on and off, dealer reset the abs system. then consumer stepped on the brakes and they locked, rear ending another vehicle.*ak
03/29/2000001/07/1993
 While driving stepped on the brakes, but the brakes won't work with minimum stopping distance as stated in recall 99v193000. front brakes are ok, but rear brakes abs doesn't not work properly. repairs have been made to the proportioning valve, shoes, drums, discs, pads, and hoses, but problem still exists. *ak
07/13/1999105/01/1992
 Consumer's wife was traveling at 20mph and approaching a stop light, she applied the brakes and pedal went all the way down to the floor . there were no brakes. she went through a red light, and coasted vehicle to the shoulder. *ak
02/04/2000101/01/1997
 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. *ak
 When brakes are applied under normal stopping back wheels lock up, causing vehicle to come to a dead stop. dealer has inspected vehicle. *ak
10/22/199905/31/1992
 The antilock brakes are not working properly. problem started three years ago when appling brakes, pedal was hard, and the brakes hesitated, and there was a clunking noise. *ak
 On wet pavement the stopping distance is decreased when the pedal is applied. the pedal is very soft, but it does not go to the floor. the dealer has been contacted. *ak
 Intermittently when the brakes are applied pedal gets hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak
08/01/1999
 Antilock break light stays on (dash)
07/01/1999
 When driving at any speed and applying brakes, they are going half way to the floorboard, and the abs light is on. *ak
11/21/1993
 Front wheels locked up and vehicle skidded across the road. *ak
06/12/1999
 Abs system light is on and won't go off. dealer can't determine the cause of the problem. *ak
04/12/1999
 Vehicle was parked in garage, and garage was filled with smoke. wires in the vehicle caught on fire due to abs computer failure. *ak
02/16/1998
 Consumer is experiencing abs brake defect. the brake system is not consistent. some of the problem may causes the brake pedal to go to the floor before the vehicle comes to a stop or brakes appear to grab more to the left or right. coditions always appear to be different. dealer notified and condition still occurs. all repairs are at a cost to the consumer. *ak
01/19/1999
 Consumer depressed the brake pedal and it went to the floor, no braking action, vehicle proceeded through a gaurd rail and into a lake. vehicle was totalled. *ak
 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. *ak
 When applying the abs brakes on wet pavement the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
06/04/199805/28/1992
 I have e-mailed a complete report on this incident to your nhtsa webmaster, on 6/20/98. contact me for a repeat of my 3-page report, or for other questions you may have. i believe my experience is related to nhtsa's ongoing investigation into abs failures on 1990-95 s-10 trucks and suvs. call me at 610-992-9838 fax 610-992-9804
04/09/1998112/01/1993
 Anti lock brakes failed resulting in a vehicle collision.
1006/15/1995
 Abs brakes failed 10 times, once resulting in crash.
11/18/19961
 Abs brake system module failed.
11/15/1996
 Abs light on and brake light on, both lights are on continuously while driving, abs computer malfunctioned, need replacing.
11/12/1997111/01/1992
 Anti-lock brakes fail, causing loss of control
11/01/1996104/01/1992
 Anti-lock brakes failed, the hydraulic unit corroded.
03/03/1997
 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. *ak
2005/01/1997
 On wet surfaces when the brakes are applied the front brakes lock up and hold, resulting in extended stopping distance. the dealer has been notified. *ak
12/21/19974
 While applying abs brakes, can feel brakes releasing. would have to apply more pressure to stop vehicle. stopping distance is extended more than usual. has not taken to dealer yet. *ak
12/01/19963
 Abs went out while on vacation. dealer has reset the system on two occasions after the warning light came on. recently, just after the 50k mile warranty expired, the warning light came on again, and a dealer told the owner it would be okay to drive the vehicle while the light was on if he could not afford the repair.
11/01/1995111/01/1995
 Anti-lock brakes fail in emergency situations, once resulted in an accident.
108/01/1992
 Anti lock brakes experience extended stopping distance.
106/12/1992
 Anti lock brakes grab when applying.
02/19/1996204/02/1992
 Abs brakes locked causing vehicle to fishtail and roll onto its side.
12/15/19951
 Driver slammed on brakes, brake pedal went to floor, seemed loose, caused increased stopping distance, causing a crash, rearended another vehicle, dry weather. *ak
11/01/19972
 Ea94-038; in wet conditions the defective abs system malfunctioned, causing the wheel to lock up and the abs light stayed on which caused extended stopping distance and almost an accident. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak
07/01/199609/12/1994
 Abs frequently fails causing brakes to lock and the vehicle continues to move. at times, when the brake pedal is depressed it will stop (lock) before it is half way depressed.
01/09/1998108/17/1994
 Abs ehcu failure.
09/15/1996209/01/1992
 Brake pedal went to the floor.
12/01/1995
 Driving at approximately 10 mph in inclement weather, trying to stop, abs went completly out/locked up, abs light came on. dealer had to replace abs system, including computer. consumer had to unplug wire from unit to prevent from defect reoccurring. *ak
10/24/1997107/17/1992
 Anti lock brakes lock up, repairs made however not sufficient.
07/06/1992306/15/1992
 Anti lock brakes do not work properly.
108/01/1996
 Anti lock brakes lock up.
2
 When applying the abs brakes, the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance to occur. also on several occasions on slippery or wet pavement the left front brake will lock up. dealer replaced the computer system which did not remdey the problem. *ak *slc
05/19/1997
 When there is a panic stop the truck does not stop when applying the brakes in a panic stop. driver states that the tire does not slide, but the truck does not stop. this is problem only happens when there is a panic stop. *ak
 When brakes are applied the pedal is hard, not allowing the vehicle to stop the way it should. the dealer has been notified. also, runs very rough when it starts.subsequently starts to race and continues to race until it warms up. *ak
 When the brakes are applied there is extended stopping distance. the dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem. *ak
10/05/19976
 Abs: had to apply excessive pressure to stop vehicle; very hard braking; replaced four times. also, cut rotors/replaced brake pads. *ak
 When applying the abs brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal will intermittently travel to the floor ,causing extended stopping distance. dealer cannot idenitfy any problems. please give any further details. *ak
08/01/1995806/29/1995
 Ea94038, the abs braking system malfunctioned, making a grinding noise and spongy feeling on the brake pedal, causing extended stopping distance. *ak brake pads have been changed 8 times within a 2 and a half year period, the rotor, caliper, and sensor were replaced due to the abs. *slc
11/04/19971
 When appyling the abs brakes on dry pavement the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. *ak *slc
10/10/1997
 When brakes are applied, intermittently the pedal goes to the floor, the vehicle will not stop. the dealer has been contacted. *ak
103/01/1992
 Vehicle has had extended stopping distance which resulted in accident. vehicle has abs brakes. also, pedal goes to floor of vehicle when brakes are applied.owner also had numerous brake parts replaced which did not correct problem. dealer can't find any problem with brakes. *ak wipers come on by themself and heater burned out. *yd
 Abs brake problems; on regular dry road condtions, during normal braking, step on the brakes, thereis noise from the brake system, and the truck feels like it wasn't going to stop. the truck slides and the wheels locked up. the left front brake shoes and drums were replaced by dealer. *ak
102/03/1992
 Abs brakes locked up/failed.
108/15/1995
 Abs brakes failed, resulting in loss of control/crash.
2
 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. *ak
11/01/1992
 Ea94-038 consumer states when traveling on wet pavement and upon depressing the brake pedal, consumer noticed a loud noise from the brakes, pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance' brake fade away. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the pads. *ak
01/23/1992
 When traveling at any speed and upon depressing the brake pedal, the pedal travels to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance/brakes fade away, causing consumer to have an accident. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the calipers and the brake pads and rotors. please provide further details. *ak
07/15/19973
 Anti-lock brake module has failed three times. wheels lock up under slippery conditions. according to dealer entire abs module need replacing. *ak john smith wrote in stating that he does not own a vehicle of this description, he owns a 1990 ford f150. *slc
11/01/1996105/22/1992
 Antilock brakes failed.
1212/24/1991
 When applied, anti-lock braking system light and regular brake light come on, under any skidding, abs fails to operate, according to dealer, abs unit is defective, needs replacing, occurred 12 times before complete failure. owner has no phone number. *ak
06/15/1994
 Poor abs brake performance, the pedal went to the floor and complete brake failure was experienced. the abs light came on when the brakes were applied. *ak
02/07/1996112/01/1994
 Antilock brakes failed.
09/04/1996
 Touched the brakes when trying to slow down on the wet surface the rear wheels locked up, causing an accident. please describe in more detail. *ak
 While driving, on two separate occasions experienced abs failure when making attempt to slow/stop, pedal went to floor and vehicle continued to roll forward.*ak
06/01/19961
 Abs failed, causing accident/injury. *dh
06/09/1996
 Rear abs brakes failed, causing rear brakes to lock up. *ak
07/29/19939
 Antilock brakes failed, causing accident. *sd
01/02/19962
 Anti-lock brakes locked up, causing vehicle to lose control/slide, resulting in an accident. *ak
12/12/1995
 (abs) braking system failure causing the consumer to have numerous near accidents. tt
01/29/1996
 Failure of the abs braking system resulting in numerous accidents ea94-038. tt
08/13/19933
 Abs brakes failed 3 times, once resulting in an accident/injury. *ak
 Abs braking system problems. please describe. tt
11/12/1995
 Poor performance on the abs braking system failure ea94-038. tt
 Abs braking system problems. please describe. tt
11/06/1995
 Rear anti lock brake system does not work. please describe. tt
01/20/1994106/01/1992
 #ea94-038 abs braking system failure.tt brakes did not lock, front did lock keeping truck going in straight line, could not turn wheel to avoid collision that should have been avoidable, failure of truck brakes at 45 mph impact at 15 to 20 mph as a result of brake failure an accident occures, substantial damage to vehicle and also consumer's son suffered injuries.*jb
308/31/1992
 #ea94-038 when apply the brake the rear abs anti-lock brake brake locks up . tt consumer states brakes usually locked up when the weather was bad or it was wet outside. *slc
 Abs brakes; brakes would stay on upon moving w/four sets of pads and rotors. brakes have no adequate stopping. please describe details. tt
 While driving, abs and brake warning lights appeared, dealer suspects failure of abs module. tt
10/01/19941
 Anti-lock brakes failed, pedal went all the way to the floor 4 times, once resulting in loss of control/accident. *ak
06/15/1995307/01/1992
 Abs: anti lock brake light comes on; pedal goes to floor; lost all braking power; extended stopping. tt *jb
 #ea94-038 sometimes when driving in wet and dry weather coming to a stop there are no brakes have abs anti-lock brake . tt
09/17/1995
 The vehicle abs brakes. they are spongy an when the brakes are applied they go to the floor. please describe. tt
06/16/19951
 Abs system failure, loss of braking ability. tt
 Vehicles abs braking system has had intermittent failures.with no warning lights.(ea94-038). tt
03/04/19954
 Anti-lock brakes lock up, causing loss of control/accident. *skd
06/16/1992
 Abs anti-lock brake on ice condition the brake system fail dealer check the computer said that brake are ok. tt
 Abs brakes; when applying after exiting hwy., brakes hestitate before responding. driver continued through intersection. please describe details. tt
06/12/1992
 Problem with anti-lock brakes on wet or snowy roads. tt
03/21/19951
 Abs: anti-lock brakes fail intermittently, usually on panic stops; first time, nearly caused accident. tt
02/24/1995
 Abs brakes fails to stop vehicle when applied causing extended stopping/inoperative. please describe details. tt
02/13/1995
 Abs system failure, when moisture is present abs locks up. tt
02/09/19951
 Abs brakes failed to stop vehicle when brakes were applied causing frontend collision. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
12/01/1992111/01/1993
 Brake failure.
 Abs light came on, replace light to no avail, then they replace rotor and shoes. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
02/10/200390000107/15/2001
 Abs warning lights on, rear brakes lock in damp / wet weather / loss of vehicle control / extended stopping distance. *ak *mr
10/17/1995
 #ea94-038; the braking system has gone out twice. senors on brakes have gone bad three times. please describe details. *ak
 #ea94-038 on wet and dry weather when apply the brakes there are brakes the light came on and wouldn't go off took to dealer say the light need to be replaced.
07/05/19951
 The abs system control module went dead. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
03/18/1998106/04/1992
 Front brakes failed.
08/01/1995806/29/1995
 Ea94038, the abs braking system malfunctioned, making a grinding noise and spongy feeling on the brake pedal, causing extended stopping distance. *ak brake pads have been changed 8 times within a 2 and a half year period, the rotor, caliper, and sensor were replaced due to the abs. *slc
12/01/1992111/01/1993
 Brake failure.
 Hydraulic clutch will not move when weather is cold, you have to pump it to get it to move the owner has spoken with dealer he said he can't keep it going. *ak
09/05/1995
 Brake system failure, when the brakes are wet there is loss of braking. tt
06/19/1995
 Power brakes engage intermittently. describe in more detail. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
10/05/19976
 Abs: had to apply excessive pressure to stop vehicle; very hard braking; replaced four times. also, cut rotors/replaced brake pads. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
03/03/1997
 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. *ak
11/01/1992
 Ea94-038 consumer states when traveling on wet pavement and upon depressing the brake pedal, consumer noticed a loud noise from the brakes, pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance' brake fade away. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the pads. *ak
 Truck has 33,000 miles had to replace front pads had to cut the caliper . tt
 There is a slow process on stopping the truck the brake caliper don't grip hard. tt
01/24/19954
 Right front caliper froze, causing brakes to squeak/premature wear on pads/rotors. *skd
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
 Abs brakes; brakes would stay on upon moving w/four sets of pads and rotors. brakes have no adequate stopping. please describe details. tt
 Truck has 33,000 miles had to replace front pads had to cut the caliper . tt
09/30/19940
 Brake pads/rotors failed, causing brakes to lock up when applied on wet roads. *aw
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
 Abs brakes; brakes would stay on upon moving w/four sets of pads and rotors. brakes have no adequate stopping. please describe details. tt
 Abs light came on, replace light to no avail, then they replace rotor and shoes. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
 Abs brake problems; on regular dry road condtions, during normal braking, step on the brakes, thereis noise from the brake system, and the truck feels like it wasn't going to stop. the truck slides and the wheels locked up. the left front brake shoes and drums were replaced by dealer. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
 Abs light came on, replace light to no avail, then they replace rotor and shoes. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
06/01/1996
 The brake line that attaches to the calipers needs to be replaced, therefore, upon making a stop on gravel or wet condition, the vehicle will skid to a stop. *ak
04/02/1994
 Passenger side front brake line wearing rotor and caliper out, replaced rotor and caliper twice. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
09/01/1992
 We have a 1992 s-10 blazer with a two wheel locking differential-rear axle. since we purchased it, we have always felt that the brakes were too hard to apply and failed to stop quickly. on several occasions we had to stop on gravel and the vehicle slid instead of coming to a complete stop. the 1992 two wheel drive blazers need to be included in the present recall.
211/01/1993
 Master cylinder replaced 2 times. *sd
03/25/19935
 Master cylinder replaced due to leak. *sd
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
12/01/1992111/01/1993
 Brake failure.
10/14/19943
 Brake pedal froze up when pedal applied, causing brake failures. *skd
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
09/24/19954
 Brake booster replaced due to leak. *sd
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
311/01/1993
 Brake valve replaced 3 times. *sd
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING
 Recall # 99v193000 gmc/abs; abs warning light continued to stay illuminated. abs warning light only came on when brakes were being used. currently, abs warning light and brake light stayed on at all times. please provide any further nformation. *ak
12/01/1992111/01/1993
 Brake failure.