Brakes operate poorly, ther is extened stopping distance. Also fumes coming from ventilation system.
1993 Chevrolet Blazer brakes complaints
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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.
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Vehicle has extended braking distance, pedal feels normal. Please add further details.
Consumer received notification that vehicle is affected by recall campaign 99v193000. Dealership does not have part available to remedy the defec, and cannot tell consumer when part will be shipped from manufacturer. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
While driving about any MPH would step on brakes pedal to slow down speed or to stop vehicle, but brakes will not operate, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer was contacted. Please provide more information.
Anti-lock brake failed, causing vehicle to rear end another vehicle, repaired front and rear four, still not corrected.
While coming to an intersection vehicle would not stop. A week before, vehicle had been taken to dealer for a brake module. Please provide any further information.
After immediately purchasing vehicle, consumer complained about the poor braking system, the dealer checked the system and stated everything was ok, a year later consumer complained about the brakes, after having some near collsions and also having a collision with a deer that caused considerable damage, the problem was that no matter how much force consumer applied to the pedal, after the initial application, the vehicle would not change its rate of speed, however consumer later received a recall notification (c99046) on the ABS, and the brake module was then replaced, consumer states the brakes seem to have normal braking, but when the brakes are applied the tires leave the road surface,like hitting a pot hole, the pedal drops down about two inches and the braking effect is reduced by what seems about one half the force on the pedal.
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.
Abs brake warning light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem.
The brake rotor sheared apart between the flange section which bolts to the axle and the outer section which the pads clamp on too. It is my opinion that the casting is defective and the section which failed should retain its structural integrity long after the rotors have worn out due to wear and tear. It appears that the rotors would otherwise have had another 30,000 miles to go before needing to be replaced had the failure not occurred. Had this failure occurred on the highway, it is likely that there would have been catastrophic consequences.
Abs light is on. When applying brakes pedal feels like it's pushing back, in all road conditions. *ak consumer states while pressing on the brakes they seize up and seem to lock, vehicle swerves to the left and brake pressure lets go and vehicle lunges forward, wet pavement conditions are worse, rotors, calipers, ball joints, hoses, and belts have been replaced in order to correct problem, however problems still exist, a dealer replaced the switch which did not change any problems, there is a recall, 99i006, regarding this however, vehicle was not included and consumer feels it could correct braking problems.
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.
Consumer received recall repairs (99i006), however vehicle still experiences problems with the ABS, consumer states there are times when brakes lock up and almost causes an accident.
While trying to stop vehicle from various speeds ABS failed, dealer has inspected, but problem returned. *ak consumer states that the problem was never taken care of to start with. Dealer told him this is the way the ABS works.
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.
Gm dealership and gm are refusing to do recall 99v193 on vehicle, ABS light is illuminated whil driving, consumer was told the ABS was functioning correctly, it's the module that is causing the light to be illuminated.
When brake pedal is applied it goes past accelerator pedal especially when backing up foot often hit both pedals at the same time, dealer was contact but said this was normal and nothing could be done, consumer believes this is a safety hazard. Nlm
Dealer replaced a recalled 4wd switch recall, 99cvz99041 and the ebcm under special policy no. 99cvz99046. Abs system was not operational after parts were replaced. Dealer reported failure of bpmv as cause. Antilock brakes worked fine before warranty/recall work was performed. Dealer would not cover repairs under safety recall or special policy.
Brakes don't seem to work when it runs away with high engine revs, happens off and on.
Brakes operate erratically. At times when pedal is applied it works normally, and somtimes it goes straigth to the floor. Dealer has been contacted.
Have had probs with ABS since 1996/dealers no help/I believe it is the module replaced in 1996 please help us. Dangerous driving this vehicle. Dealers either do not want to touch this problem, or wish to charge us $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 to repair. The switch was replaced in late september, early october 2000. I have incurred $$$ personally. Would like some assistance in this matter. Reference campaign number 99046b. Also reference "gm recalls vehicles" story in the detroit free press dated july 22, 1999. Gm is of no help. Please advise.
Consumer was at a intersection stop sign and another vehicle was in front. Upon taking off, consumer applied brakes, but they did not work properly, and consumer hit the other vehicle.
Consumer received recall notification and was denied recall repair (99v‑193) from the dealership.
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.
While driving at 45 MPH, let up off gas and car started knocking. Then, consumer applied brakes and they did not work. Took vehicle to dealer. Mechanic said egr valve was carboned up/ got stuck openly/ lost manifold pressure, and that what caused brakes to fail. Mechanic replaced egr vavle, and then the knocking started.
While traveling and when depressing the brakes pedal would go all the way to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
Consumer was traveling about 20mph on the road. Traffic was backed up immediately after a green light at intersection, consumer applied brakes, and brakes didn't respond adequately. Hit another vehicle from behind. Bumper was damaged.
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