I baby my truck and now I am unsure I want another chevy/gm product I am handicapped and my truck completely lost all power on a off ramp I had to coast and slam into park as I had no brakes or stearing obviously ps wasnt working or ABS, then had to spend now over $1,500 to even find the problem I believe it is the egr valve , motor will turn over just not start
1993 Chevrolet Blazer: brake failure
122 of the 510 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 122
- of this car's complaints
- 24%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Took the vehicle to dealer on a recall for ABS brake failure. Prior to taking the vehicle in the brakes were not defective. They locked up and then failed altogether.
Abs brake failure - after going over a bump or railroad track when coming to a stop there is a grinding noise on the driver's side and when brakes are applied pedal will go to the floor. Pumping of the pedal will not get the pedal height back. The brake pedal will continue to go to the floor for as many times as I apply the brakes. After vehicle is parked for half a day or longer, the pedal will return to a high pedal and everything seems okay. This condition has happened twice so far.
On february 22,03 vehicle was repaired due to recall on ABS brake system, when we picked up vehicle front axle was engaged full time, feb.22-03 return for repair when returned random brake failure returned and told bearing problem , ??? March 4-03 took to another dealer. Told computer problem. Disconnected ABS for safety reasons. I have been told of other incidents on same make and models.
While traveling on highway and without prior warning, applied brakes and pedal went all the way to the floor. Also, vibration will come throughout the vehicle.*ak consumer adds that on wet uneven pavements, excessive effort is used to control steering wheel when brakes are applied. There is a recall, 99v193, however consumers VIN is not included.
Anti-lock brake failed, causing vehicle to rear end another vehicle, repaired front and rear four, still not corrected.
While driving brake pedal dropped about 3 inches from the floor. Had little braking power, and no reserve pedal. If engine stalls there will be no brakes.*ak consumer states brake warning light does not come.
Recall 99v193000 was fixed by dealer to correct ABS brakes. However, on november 1, 2000 after recall was fixed, ABS brakes failed again, causing consumer into an automobile accident. Driver received serious injuries. Vehicle was a total loss. Please add additional information.
While attempting to come to a stop when the brakes failed completely, vehicle started to slide causing an accident, vehicle was taken in for inspection of the brakes, but was told by dealership that brakes were fine.
Right speed sensor did not give alarm codes, had brake engineer from chevrolet call dealer to invesgate problem, only after dealer replaced egr valve, after egr valve brake failure accured again. After a speed of 60-65 MPH brake pedal would be "hard" and would not travel downward, the car would "free wheel" until speed lowed to 60 MPH than brake pedal would depress.
Total brake failure. Suddenly brakes were inoperative and engine started running very roughly. Engine stalled and would not re-start. This defect caused the vehicle to crash into the back of my garage causing damage to the front bumper and hood. The vehicle was towed to: midway auto team, 2201 w. Bell road, phoenix, az, (602)866-6647, ext 6634, attn: jim.
When brakes were applied under normal stopping conditions, pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer was inspecting the vehicle. A recall has been issued on t vehicle's make and model. However, this vehicle was not included under the recall due to the VIN.
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer?
122 of 510 owner complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer (24%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer
ABS 180Stalling 14Wipers 11Grinding brakes 8Fire or smoke 8Fuel pump 7Adaptive cruise 6Loss of power 6Engine failure 5
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