I was driving home early this morning, after doing a little hill climbing the night before with a friend. On the way home I was driving under the speed limit, when the vehicle about 3 seconds in front of me stopped, I immediately hit the brakes, the brakes did not work properly, causing me to hit the rear end of the car in front of me, causing damage to both vehicles, I received a traffic violation, and a neck sprain.
1994 Chevrolet Blazer brakes problems
434 complaints (70% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 150,000. 93 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 434
- of this car's complaints
- 70%
- typical mileage
- 150,000
- crashes
- 93
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip392
- Foundation components22
- Foundation components: disc: caliper7
- Foundation components: disc7
- Foundation components: disc: rotor6
- Foundation components: disc: pads4
- Power assist: vacuum2
- Power assist2
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Blazer brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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
Related investigations
Brake pedal separation from pivot arm
There is no summary currently available
PE95010
Abs braking system
This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v‑193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.
EA94038
Abs braking system fails
There is no summary currently available
PE94046
What 1994 Chevrolet Blazer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Lost brakes hoses rusted.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet blazer. The contact was involved in a crash that he believes was caused by ABS failure. While driving 35 MPH, the brakes failed and the vehicle accelerated. As a result, he rear-ended four other vehicles. A police report was filed and two occupants were injured. The contact described the vehicle as a "missile" when he attempted to use the brakes. After the vehicle came to a stop, he noticed that the brake pedal was extended to the floor and pulsating. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact is currently being sued by two occupants involved in the crash regarding back injuries. The manufacturer stated that his vehicle was over ten years old; therefore, no assistance could be provided. The current and failure mileages were approximately 287,000. 4/01/09 *nj updated 04/06/09.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds and applying brake pressure the brakes failed and the ABS light illuminated. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 99v193000, regarding the service brakes hydraulic antilock. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
I bought my 94 chevy blazer in jan 2000. In 2005, my abd light went on. The dealer said my ABS brake modulator valve failed and that I need to replace my entire ABS unit. It costs $100 used and over $3k new. I found an article stating the recall of this pat in 1999 that I was unaware of. Is it possible to have these repairs covered under the recall since it is a safety feature of the vehicle?
Dt: the vehicle is a 1994 chevrolet blazer. The manufacturer's recalls 99041 and 99046 concerning brake failure were issued. When the consumer contacted the manufacturer they told him that this vehicle's VIN was covered under the recalls. However, when they put in the VIN no recalls were shown, but they agreed that they fell within the recall specification. They were not doing the recall work. Someone told him that it might be because vehicle was too old to be fixed. Also the federal safety agency recall 97v096000 for the seat belts was issued. The consumer's vehicle was experiencing the same problems as stated in the recall. The issue with the brakes started on 8-15-05. Previously the brakes had to be replaced. There have been no accidents as of yet.
Dt: contact's vehicle was in an accident on june 17, 2005, due to brakes not working. While driving in rush hour traffic, using the brakes on and off, the ABS light came on and the brake light was illuminated. Consumer tried pulling the parking brake, in case she hit it accidentally. When consumer applied the brakes she could not stop because the brakes were not working. Mechanic stated they could not find anything wrong with the brakes. The car was towed to another local service station, and the mechanic said that sometimes the ABS malfunctioned, causing the brakes to not work. The service dealer stated the ABS sensor was out and needed to be replaced. The contact has disconnected her ABS, and had not had any problems since then.
My 1994 chevy blazer does not stop once in a while when you apply brakes. I can hear the ABS kick in but car keeps moving.
The federal safety agency recall# 99v 193 000/ ABS braking system. Owner says that this recall was done in 1999. However, the ABS braking system failed again. Please provide any additional information.
When the anti lock brakes were applied, they locked up, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. *ak *cb
Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer brakes
Does the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 434 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer, 70% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1994 Chevrolet Blazer brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 150,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V193000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Blazer have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Blazer model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (531 complaints), 1996 (442 complaints) and 1994 (434 complaints).
Other 1994 Chevrolet Blazer problems
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