Nar 06/19/2003. *mr the consumers vehicle was recently in a near collision which required emergency brake application, as a result of the emergency braking, the brake system no longer functioned properly and the engine idle had become very rough. *cb
1994 Chevrolet Blazer brakes complaints
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Antilock brake system module may malfuntion while vehicle is in 4wd, causing extended stopping distance.
While driving on top of a hill consumer applied the brakes to stop the vehicle but the vehicle did not stop. As a result the consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a tree. *ak
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.
When trying to apply brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
While driving vehicle shook hard. Consumer would have to depress the brakes with both feet to stop vehicle. Also, vehicle would stall. Dealer has been contacted and cleaned egr valve,but problem returned.
Vehicle have problem with extended stopping distance when brakes are applied in a sudden / emergency stop. Vehicle been to dealer, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle experiencing same problem with ABS brakes as stated in recall 99 v 193 000. But this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
At 20 MPH consumer applied brake, road was wet and vehicle slid/ wheels locked up, and vehicle rearended another vehicle, causing $ 4000.00 damage, no injuries.
Intermittently, while applying brakes during a sudden stop, there would be extended stopping distance. Vehicle been to dealer, and dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.
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.
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.
Consumer stated the fuel injectors have been replaced three times,and fuel pump has failed four times.
Recall 99 v 193 000/ABS: when brakes are applied pedal would go to the floor. Vehicle would continue on before stopping. This is an intermittent problem. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Abs brake light remains illuminated indicating a malfunction. When brakes are applied on wet pavement, resulting in extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
The federal safety agency recall 99 v 193 000/ manufacturer's recall 99041 concerning ABS failure.russell chevrolet; fairfield, ct; phone# 203/259-5221 refused to honor recall because title was branded as a salvage vehicle. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer had ABS recall completed on vehicle and now his ABS light has illuminated, gm states that this problem is not related to the problem that LED to the safey defect or the remedy that was performed.
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.
Intermittently vehicle will not stop properly when brakes are applied. Had to pump brakes to get vehicle to stop.brakes grab and release repeatedly when sudden stops are necessarily dealer was notifed at the time, and replaced/ repairs ABS module. Problem has reoccurred. Dealer informed that any repairs at this time will be at consumer's cost. *ak
Bs brake system fails intermittently while traveling on highway. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
When driving at 40 to 50 MPH ABS comes on and lengthen the stop. Consumer feels unsafe because not getting the braking power that he is suppose to get.*ak consumer states that this does not happen all the time, but when it does happen the weather is dry.
Consumer was approaching a yellow traffic light but could not depress brake pedal ,it was hard causing vehicle to run through traffic light at 55 MPH. Consumer kept stepping on brake pedal about 8 times before pedal became unstuck.consumer contacted a dealer who possibly thought problem was caused by booster. *ak the right front wheel sensor was replaced. Nlm
Took blazer to rife chevrolet for a recall on the anti lock brakes. They replaced the part that was on the recall and since they worked on blazer the anti lock light stays on.
Check brakes front brakes lock up calipers stick on normal to hard application advise, found sticking caliper seized to hub slides r&r calipers, serviced and lubed test drove 10 miles.
Consumer received recall 99v193 and took vehicle to dealer for repairs, within days of repair work the ABS light illuminated, dealer replaced the ebcm module, the ABS light illuminated again and dealer replaced the ebcm module again, the ebcm module was replaced 6 times and finally the dealer stated that the ehcu valve assembly needed replaced, but this would not be covered under the recall, consumer is angry due to these problems did not occur until after the recall work was completed.
Abs light has been on, braking action is normal. *ak the consumer wants to know if there was recall regarding ABS, vehicle vibration and rotors.
The vehicle anti lock braking system failed prior to recall notice 99v‑193 resulting in an aciident in which the vehicle was unable to stop and broadsided another vehicle, consumer was 6 months pregnant and due to seatbelt contriction she was sent to emergency labor and delivery for premature contractions (did not code as injury) nlm. Consumer states when she took vehicle in for inspectio of the brakes again the invoice stated that a vacuum switch, harness, and transfer case were installed.
When applying ABS brakes pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
On february 7, 2001, consumer was driving at 35 to 40 MPH, approaching an intersection where light was changing, consumer had to brake really hard. Consumer stated it felt like it was slowing down, but there was very little braking. *ak the wheel speed sensor failure was found to be the cause for the brake problem.
When driving and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop pedal travels to floorboard, vacuum system fails to kick in, causing extended stopping distance . Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer corrected recall work, and brake sensor was replaced. Vehicle still having problems. Please provide any further details.
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