1995 Chevrolet Blazer: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Nov 11, 2005 · Brakes · 174,000 miles · OK · crash

I have had extreme braking problems that are still not fixed. Under normal city driving conditions, brakes are very slow to stop regardless of how much pressure I put on them and occasionally lock up. I must release the brake pedal and pump it to catch so the car will come to a stop. 2 months ago, a woman stopped at the last minute in front of me. I hit my brakes with more than enough room to stop (2-3 car lengths). They locked up and made their normal grinding noise. I hit her car causing damage to both vehicles. Last month, while trying to slow down to pay at a toll booth, I had to literally stand on my brake pedal to stop the truck. The toll booth attendant jumped out of the booth in fear that I was going to crash. The same thing happens coming off the highway at 45 miles per hour. I can't get another vehicle, but this one is going to kill my children and I. I have replaced the booster, pads twice, rotors, and the thing attached to the booster. Have I missed a recall? Help me!!

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 May 28, 2002 · Brakes · CA

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

Filed May 22, 2002 · Suspension, Transmission · MI

The truck was making a cluck during left turns from the drivers front tire, I took it to sears for inspection and they could not find any problems but did say that the ball joints (all four) were going bad and needed replacement soon. I took it to the dealer where purchased for another inspection and they said the sound was due to the ball joints (cost to replace=$700). I had the ball joints replaced...the truck still makes the sound and in addition, now makes the cluck when turning right in addition to left. At the same time, I had the mechanics inspect the drive train due to a grinding sound that is getting worse and changes with speed. They determined that the rear differential is bad and will need to be rebuilt/replaced in the very near future (at a cost of about $1000).

Filed Sep 13, 2000 · Transmission · MD

Consumer noticed a whining noise, dealer said transmission would have to be replaced due to the metal being scored from the gears grinding into it.

Filed Sep 1, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · MO · crash

Recall 99v193000/ABS: intermittently brakes would go to the floor and grind, causing vehicle to continue without stopping. Recall repairs were done by dealer, but did not correct the problem. *ak the air bag failed to deploy during accident that occured when the brake failed.

Filed Nov 30, 1999 · Brakes · WV

Ongoing / intermittent problem with ABS system; whenever brake pedal is applied a grabbing / grinding noise would appear, and pedal would go to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance before coming to a stop. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that no recall on ABS. Can the federal safety agency share some light on this matter; your web site shows a possible recall, but dealer / manufacturer are both denying a recall. Recall 99v-193000.

Filed Jul 28, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · NY

When the brakes are applied pedal goes all the way to the floor, vehicle seems to accelerate before the brakes start to work , also if they are pressed to hard the vehicle will slide and the brakes make a grinding sound. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed May 6, 1999 · Visibility · IL

Rear windshield wiper motor makes a loud grinding noise and arm does not move. Vehicle has recall on front wiper motor. Repairwork done for rear motor without consumer's okay. Paid $100.00 for repairwork at owner's expense. Recall 98v-150000.

Filed Apr 28, 1999 · Brakes · OH

Front brakes developed squeal replace pads turn rotors calipers fliped over replaced replaced pads with raybestos pads 3 monthes later{2000} miles squealing again! Pedal also feels spongy.

Filed Nov 21, 1998 · Brakes · OH

Brake pads wore unevenly, causing outside pad to wear faster than inside pad. Squeal sensor is on inside pad, therefore the sensor was not activated. Rotors were damaged due to failure of outside brake pad. Pads and rotors have been relpaced twice.

Filed Nov 18, 1997 · Brakes · WA

At any time in dry and wet weather, brakes grind with cause unknown. Brakes also have to be depressed/hard to engage truck to stop. Please describe details.