1995 Chevrolet Blazer: brake failure

Filed May 10, 2005 · Brakes, Wheels · 140,655 miles · NJ

I was slowing down to come to a stop when my brakes failed. The more I pressed my brakes the faster the truck started to accelerate and the rear tires were spinning. I pressed the emergency brakes and they failed also. The only way of stopping was for me to throw it in park. While trying to brake the brake went to the floor.

Filed Jan 3, 2005 · Brakes · 122,363 miles · FL

Abs brakes fails to stop the SUV/blazer when I need to brake in a hurry, brake pedal goes to the floor and it makes strange noise, it takes a long distance to stop.

Filed Oct 5, 2004 · Brakes · 106,549 miles · NY

Loss of brakes after hitting a pothole in the road. Vehicle would not stop. Also on different occasions, going from grass to dirt road in 2 wheel drive mode, ABS took over and caused severe increase in braking distance. 1995, chevrolet, blazer has a recall for this problem but gm said my VIN# [xxx] was not on the recall list.*ak updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Aug 31, 2004 · Brakes · 82,000 miles · NJ

Intermittently the brake pedal is depressed, mostly in a panic situation, brake feels engaged, but instead a moaning noise occurs, followed by brake failure. Vehicle like it's skidding on ice. When this occurs consumer has to bump the brake pedal for the brakes to engage. The entire braking system and the front end were replaced, but the failure recurred. Abs recall 99v193000 was issued on this problem, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

Filed Apr 14, 2004 · Brakes · NJ

While driving at 30 MPH and applying the brakes. Pedal went to the floor, and brakes failed. Resulting in extended stopping distance.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes · 144,000 miles · CO

Took 95 blazer in for a standard brake job. Upon going home from work in the heat of the day, my brakes were locked up. I could not push down the brake pedal at all. Almost hit 3 cars before able to pull over and call a tow. Was told they put on the wrong brake pads and shoes and they were replaced at no charge. Two days later, (things seemed ok), I was driving in the mountains of colorado (hwy) and turned off to a curving steep road. All of a sudden I had no brakes. I could not push down on the bake pedal at all, again. I stoped the vehicle by downshifting and finally, the emergency brake. 5 minutes earlier and I would have been on a major curvey highway, packed with saturday travelers. I calmed down and within a few minutes I had brake pedal action and my friend drove the car back to the shop knowing we did have emergency brakes. The mechanic couldn't believe it and checked everything that could be associated with a brake problem and replaced my master cylinder at no charge. He kept the vehicle 2 days and drove it to make sure everything was ok. He had no problems. I got the vehicle back, assurred that everything possible was checked out and nothing could be found wrong. The following day, I drove to work and on my way home, again in the heat of the day and about 20 minutes into the drive, my brakes failed for the 3rd time in 8 days, again with absolutely no pedal movement. I stopped using my emergency brake in 6 lane traffic going 40+ MPH. The car was towed back to the mechanic. Absolutley everything checks out including the ABS system computer sensors. I will never drive this vehicle again and am absolutely terrified of it (3 failures in 8 days). It is sitting in my garage because I don't (and the mechanic) have no idea what could be causing this. I cannot sell it as is and desperately want this fixed.

Filed Aug 29, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning, the egr valve failed, which caused the brakes to fail. Dealer notified. *ak the mixing with the fuel was the biggest problem. (when there was carbon build up in the egr valve, it would leave it open and caused no vacuum hard pedal and brake failure. When it rained or was cold the truck ran rough. The service light came on when the vehicle had run rough more than once, noise was present and there was a smell of burnt wires and the ignition switch was replaced, the brake pedal seemed soft on more than one occasion and the master cylinder and other brake components were replaced to try and solve the problem, the cd player had not worked since the ignition switch was changed, the rear windshield wipers had become inoperative, a noise would occur when turning but was not duplicated, and the muffler tail pipe had fallen off and rusted due to carbon build-up. The egr valve was cleaned but the problem persisted. The mechanic stated that in order to perform a proper job, the excessive carbon build up in the upper and lower intake manifold which effected the egr pendel, and the 02 sensor could cause a problem with the exhaust system, catalytic converter, fuel pump, the brakes, etc. The brakes squeaked, there were no dash lights, no air conditioning, and no 4-wheel drive. The fuel injections needed to be checked, and there were two recall stickers on the engine. *scc the rear wiper motor, fuel injectors and brakes were replaced.

Filed Feb 3, 2003 · Brakes · WV

While driving, the vehicle's service lights comes on, and the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. This results in extended stopping distance. The dealership have replaced several parts and bleed the brakes, but the problem still exit. Ph

Filed Jan 31, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 21,000 miles · IL

Gas recirculation valve (egr) failed 5 times since purchase of the vehicle. Brakes failed by the time vehicle got to dealership.

Filed May 28, 2002 · Brakes · CA

Brakes are grinding metal to metal. When applying brakes the pedal goes all the way to the floor.

Filed Dec 14, 2001 · Brakes · LA

While driving 15 MPH and applying brakes pedal went to the floor, resulting in complete brake failure. Dealer replaced brake master cylinder.

Filed Oct 24, 2001 · Brakes · CA

Abs brake failure. When applying brakes vehicle slowed down, but didn't stop like it should. Contacted dealer, and dealer attempted to get back in touch with consumer.