Issue ID | 194449 |
Internal NHTSA # | 715743 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | BLAZER |
Model Year | 1993 |
File date | 04/12/99 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Multiple brake failures. Happened appx. 6 yr. Ago with minor accident. Had to pull brake pedal off floor after accident. Took vehicle to woodward ok gm dealer to check brakes. Claim there is no problem. On 12/04/99 on icy roads, brakes failed again when anti-lock system engaged. Pedal went to floor. Believe there is a recall covering this. 12/07/99 - call brown pontiac 806-353-7211. No help. Call chevrolet corp. (800-222-1020). No recall notice. Call nhpsa. There is a recall but no notice till after 1/2000. Truck is dangerous. I believe recall will address the problem. Is there a way to get the truck fixed before notices are sent? *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 99 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | AMARILLO, TX |
VIN pattern | 1GNDT13W6P2XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/01/93 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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