While braking and without warning, the ABS failed, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. The dealer was notified. *ak consumer: mathew schilling *scc
1991 Chevrolet Blazer: ABS light or ABS activating
69 of the 222 complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 69
- of this car's complaints
- 31%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Vehicle experiences brake failure, there is a recall (99v193) for this vehicle concerning ABS brakes, consumer received recall for another vehicle owned by him regarding the 1996 gmc ABS problem, but is not aware the recall includes the brakes for the 1991 blazer also.
First problem with ehcu occured at 578mi. (9/20/90).replacement received and installed at 1568 mi. (10/30/90).returned to dealer 11/1/90 for excessively low brake pedel, system was bled, no codes stored.did not get two miles from dealer and the same thing happened.turned around and went back to dealer.system re-bled,still no codes. 5/5/93 was pulling up behind a line of traffic at a stop sign and stepped on the brakes and it was as if they let go completely.hit the rear bumper of the car in front of me.paid for the damage on the other car,my car still damaged.called dealer the next day and was told what the brakes did was normal.continued to have problems.6/7/93 took the car to dealer for other warrenty work and again complained about the brakes and again was told normal.stayed out of trouble by luck and driving with the knowledge that the car might not stop if I had to get on the brakes in a hurry.recall work preformed on the ABS unit on 6/19/00.on 8/15/00 I had a total failure of the brakes.happened as I was pulling off the lot of a local grocery store.made it to a local shop by using low gear and the emergency brake.they checked the obvious things and had a brake shop confirm that it was probably the echu.had car towed to the dealer and surprise, the codes showed this time.they said some valves were bad.cost me 1556.36 with the towing.I feel like I've been taken.I don't care if the car is 20 years old there should not be a total failure at 43000 mi.it really bothers me that in another 5 min. I would have been on the interstate and someone else may have been filing this conplaint.I have documents from jim butler and a police report number to confirm this information.the car may still be in jim butlers records under my deceased husbands name, edward osthoff.
Recall 99v193000. After the recall had been repaired ABS light continued to illuminate. Dealer has been informed that the ABS light was still illuminating, dealer said that the ABS does not work, only the hydraulic brakes are functioning. *ak
When applying ABS brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
Brakes first gave a problem 2 blks from dlrship on day of purchase - the system was evidently locked on - noticed a brake "smell" & returned to dlrship. Left for repairs - was given loaner. Noticed that vehicle noticeably slowed down when foot was removed from accelerator - more so than normal. Abs light started coming on in aug. 1995. Would have them reset ABS system. Two wks ago ABS lights came on & noticed almost no braking systems available. Acted as if a/cyl had just gone out. Replacement of m/cyl made no difference in operation of vehicle.
The ABS failed twice, the second ABS failure resulted in accident. Yh
The ABS failed and the ABS light remains on. Yh
Vehicle has ABS brakes. When brakes are applied, they are hard & very quick. The vehicle would experience extended stopping distance before coming to a stop. Had rearended another vehicle due to lack of ABS braking power. Had brakes repaired at dealer's on 8/11/99. The accident happened on 8/13/99.
The ABS light stays on, when the letter p light comes, the vehicle has no braking power. The dealer and mnufacturer have been notified.
On two occasions vehicle experienced erratic operation of the ABS braking system. On one occasion consumer had to apply brake pedal hard to get the vehicle to stop properly taken to dealer, and code was reset on ABS ebcm. On the second occasion, vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. Taken to dealer and determined that ebcm needs to be replaced. Pavement was wet on both occasions. Also, intermittently vehicle would jerk while stopping, and ABS sensor light came on. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, brake pedal goes straight to the floorboard. Also, ABS light is on, indicating an ABS brake failure.
Related recalls
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 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
- Risk
- Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
Recall number 93V119000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer?
69 of 222 owner complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer (31%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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