While coming home from work attempted to come to a stop and ABS brakes began to make a grinding noise, and did not immediately stop vehicle. *ak the consumer states that the problem existed since the purchase of the vehicle.
1994 Chevrolet Blazer: grinding or squealing brakes
17 of the 620 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
Three times when having to come to a sudden stop the brake felt like two gears grinding and the vehicle would just keep going, not fully stopping.
Brakes were applied in an emergency situation and the pedal was hard.the brakes released, and the pedal went to the floor. Consume rcould feel a metallic grinding in the brakes. Dealer has been contacted.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the pedal almost goes half way to the floorboard with a rubbing or grinding sound.ABS system is working intermittently.
I bought this car brand new in 1994. I presently have approximately 34,000 miles on my car. Since day one, I have complained about the anti-lock brakes. I told my dealer a few times about it, and they made me feel like a stupid idiot by telling me that I must not be using them correctly. Well, I do use them correctly, and have since then had several other people try my car. I have actually talked to other blazer owners and they have similar complaints. I even went on the internet and they all complained about the same thing. So I do feel something is wrong with the brakes. While driving my car, on several occassions, I have lost my brakes. For instance, while driving on rt 202 in my neighborhood, I went over a bump in the road while applying my brakes for a red light. The brakes release whereby I then have to lift my foot off the brake pedal and reapply it. Then the car stops. In sunny weather, rain & snowy weather, I have applied my brakes and hear a loud grinding noise and my brakes are not working correctly. Other times, the brakes work. I am really concerned for my safety as well as others. With low mileage like mine I also have replaced my brakes and even had damage to the rotors. I feel because I am a woman, my dealer has never taken my concerns seriously. Needless to say, I have friends who own other brand SUV's (jeep & explorer), and they don't have any of these problems! I love this car and I wish the brakes would be recalled so that I would feel safe. Sometimes I wish these vehicles didn't have antilock brakes at all. At least then we could control our stopping. Everyone I know who has these brakes loves them except for the ones I know who own the blazer s10. Please help us and look into this matter. I would greatly appreciate any input you can give us regarding this matter. *akthanks.
Whenever ABS brakes are applied, they would cause the vehicle to have an extended stopping distance. The pedal would go to the floor. Sometimes they would make a grinding noise.
Vehicle crash, caused by the brakes going out. Applied the brakes at 5-10 MPH and the vehicle turned left and went out of control, then crashed into another vehicle. *ak one person was injured in accident. Air conditioner was blowing hot air due to loose fitting. Popping noise in the center of the windshield while driving over bumps, dealer found no problems. Banging noise in the right rear over bumps, due to tailgate being out of adjustment. Steering wheel noisy while driving. Prior to incident, brakes were dragging while being applied, they squealed, pulsated, and pedal was low, dealer replaced brakes. Driver seat moved forward while braking.
When brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor , the vehicle would make a squeaking noise. The owner took the vehicle to a private mechanic for inspection . When he turned the vehicle the brakes went completly, causing the vehicle to collide.
Abs brakes are subject intermittent failure, causing extended stopping distance. On other occasion, brakes make a grinding sound while turning and applying the brakes.
When driving under wet conditions and applying foot to the brake, hears a grinding noise, and the brake pedal goes down to the floorboard. Also, when on dry road and applying the brakes the vehicle just keeps going, and it takes a while before the blazer will stop.
While drivng at aprox 30mph or less coming to stop , applied brakes ,did not stop ,heard grinding noise ,wet pavement,started to slow down , stop at4-5 sec\onds. ,this defect occurred twice,this potentiol for an accident.
Brakes: when driving and attempting to stop, pushed pedal completely to the floor and the vehicle will not stop . Brakes make a grinding noise, has been in shop several times and they can't find a problem.
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 1994 Chevrolet Blazer grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer?
17 of 620 owner complaints about the 1994 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 1994 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 1994 Chevrolet Blazer
ABS 214Brake failure 148Wipers 41Stalling 22Fuel pump 13Sudden acceleration 7Engine failure 6Fire or smoke 6Seat belt 6Check engine light 5Misfire 5
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