1994 Chevrolet Blazer: brake failure

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Brakes · 186,000 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Mar 13, 2009 · Brakes · 287,000 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

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.

Filed Mar 15, 2006 · Brakes · 115,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Sep 6, 2005 · Brakes, Seat belts · 156,000 miles · CO

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.

Filed Dec 30, 2002 · Brakes · 2,600 miles · VI · crash · 1 injury

Consumer experience the same defect with their ABS brakes, which resulted in an accident, as stated in recall number 99 v 193 000, but vehicle is not included in recall by it's VIN number. Ts brakes failed to stop while driving downhill.

Filed Apr 30, 2002 · Brakes · CO

When driving at 17 MPH consumer tried to step on brakes and brakes failed. Consumer has had this vehicle in the shop to get a recall on the brakes done in the past.

Filed Mar 24, 2002 · Brakes · IL · crash · 2 injuries

Abs brakes failed 9 times. The last time caused me to roll and total the vehicle trying to turn in my drive. The first and all failures where reported to chevrolet. Chevrolet told me I didn't know how to press the brake pedal. The three dealers replaced master cylinder and ABS brake modual. None of those repairs corrected the problem. I pressed so hard on the brake I broke the seat down 3 times. The last time it broke I lost control of vehicle and it roled 10 ft. Past the drive I was trying to pull into.

Filed Oct 10, 2001 · Brakes · NV

While traveling at 50 MPH consumer attempted to put on brakes and brake pedal went to the floor. Only way to stop vehicle was to pump brake pedal until vehicle slowed down. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced brakes, and checked master cylinder. But, problem was still occurring. Please provide any further information.

Filed Nov 13, 2000 · Brakes · MA · crash

Driving 35mph & started to apply brakes. Was in 2- lane traffic & was making a left hand turn on green light. There was a metal expansion joint in the road and vehicle hit metal expansion joint which was wet due to rain. Vehicle started to slide. Abs detected a problem, but had no brakes to stop. Pedal did not go to the floor. Vehicle nearly hit an 18 wheeler ahead, but slid past onto shoulder & stopped.

Filed Jul 24, 2000 · Brakes · FL

When making only a right turn into a parking space ABS system activated followed by temporary brake failure. This problem occurred after the ABS computer system was replaced due to recall 99i006000.

Filed May 16, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · CA

At highway speeds egr valve goes out, causing loss of brake power. Dealer has repaired vehicle.

Filed Apr 3, 2000 · Brakes · PA

Vehicle braking has seemed to be unpredictable. Abs will seem to take over when unnecessary under normal braking situations causing unexpected extended braking distance. We were informally told by several mechanics that that is just how ABS is so we assumed that it was just a poor design not covered by any warranties for the second owner so we did not pursue it further. In addition, we had a rough running condition that was diagnosed as the egr valve clogged with carbon deposits. The engine idled rough, had a strong odor and had intermittent brake failure (hard pedal) causing it to be very difficult to stop. We had the engine "motorvac'd" to clear carbon deposits and had the egr cleaned. It ran well for about a week then back to the same symtoms. We were told it would just ruin a new egr if we replaced it again so we have not determined what to do with it. Also the "check engine" light comes on and off throughout these episodes