In 1994 ABS light kept coming on,took it to the dealer and they could not duplicate problem!brakes would squeal and would not catch sometimes especially during rainy weather .had brake pads replaced around every 7000 miles.complained to dealer about clunking noise and they replaced pads at 35000 miles.at 57041 miles replaced heater core and at 59622 miles the brakes failed and the ABS light came on again and the dealer replaced the ABS brake module. Total cost 941.47 dollars!!!!! Please help.
1992 Chevrolet Blazer: grinding or squealing brakes
7 of the 276 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Blazer describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
Brake pads have deteriorated, causing the brake shoes to grind on the rotors. Dealer has been contacted.
Consumer has had brakes changed twice, every six months. When driving heard rubbing and grinding noises. There is an ongoing investigation at this time.
Ea94-038, in low speeds the ABS system activates and has a grinding noise, and extended stopping distance. Dealer replaced braking system. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Consumer hears grinding ,vehcile does not stop or slow down right away, ABS does not lock up.
Vehicle pulls to left when brakes applied, also grinding noise/pulsation when brakes applied.
Transmission grinds when shifting on slight incline, also clicking noise from transfer case.
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 1992 Chevrolet Blazer grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1992 Chevrolet Blazer?
7 of 276 owner complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Blazer (3%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 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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