NHTSA Recall 99V193000: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,125,749 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Chevrolet Blazer.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V193000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 99041 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP |
| Report received | July 19, 1999 |
| Owner notification | May 31, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
The 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 99V193000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Blazer | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| Chevrolet S10 | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| GMC Jimmy | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| GMC Sonoma | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.