The problem
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.
The risk
If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
The fix
Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-193 (99V193000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 99041 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip |
| Report date | July 19, 1999 |
| Owners notified | May 31, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,125,749 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the brakes
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-193 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,125,749 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.