1996 Chevrolet Blazer: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Mar 28, 2023 · Brakes · UT

On March 23, 2023 ABS Extended Stopping Distance on snow / slush surface proceeding downhill on a 4 lane highway (7200 South Wasatch Blvd. Midvale Utah). Other vehicles around me were stopping without issue. I noticed my ABS brakes were making the (typical operating sound a type of grinding) and I wasn't stopping. I changed lanes twice to provide for more stopping distance and eventually stopped in the left turn lane within 2 feet from rear-ending other cars had I remained in the inside lane. Located Investigation EA94-038 noting 10,000 complaints, 2000 accidents, 600 injuries. Chevrolet Safety campaign 99I006000 addressing a PCM coding change and replacing the Kelsey Hayes ABS actuator unit. Chevrolet at 800‑222‑1020 declined to say whether this recall was in force, was a valid recall or had ever existed.

Filed Mar 18, 2015 · Brakes · 81,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the brakes failed and the brake pedal traveled to the floor. The ABS light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that the pressure modulator valve needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the part was not under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 81,000. Updated 5/4/15*cn the consumer stated the ABS midule shorted out. Updated 05/07/15

Filed Feb 21, 2006 · Brakes · 117,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated the dash panel warning light illuminated indicating there was a lack of ABS at 3mph while brake pressure was applied. Although the vehicle adequately stopped, there were no antilock brakes. The vehicle was seen by a dealer, but no repairs were made. There is a the federal safety agency recall, #05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Oct 11, 2005 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · GA

Dt: the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet blazer. There were problems with the ABS system. A loud squeaking noise came from the brakes , and when the brake pedal was pressed the noise became louder. There was extended stopping distance that was caused by the ABS. Also, the ABS light illuminated until the back brake pads and cylinders were replaced. This remedied the ABS light from being illuminated, but the consumer was still hearing the loud squeaking noise, and was still having extended stopping distances. While the brakes were being repaired the second time the brake specialist referred him to general motors for the brake problem. There is recall 99i006000 safety improvement campaign for this year, make, and model of vehicle, for the service brakes, hydraulic: anti lock brakes. However, this vehicle is not included due to VIN.

Filed Dec 14, 2004 · Brakes, Suspension · TX

Abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. A banging noise was heard coming from the front. Vehicle drove roughly. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer. Mechanic determined that both front driver's side and passenger's side ball joints, and ABS module needed to be replaced.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Brakes, Fuel system · 45,000 miles · OK

The ABS light illuminated and there was a smell of gas. The manufacturer has been contacted and there was a recall on these items and they have been repaired per the manufacturer. *jb the windshield wiper motor was intermittent, the hatchback light was intermittent and the internal light was intermittent. Recall# 03v159000 and 96v234000.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes · AZ · crash

I was just involved in "rear-ender" in which I could not get my blazer to stop. The vehicle in front of me suddenly stopped to turn left. That seemed okay because I knew I had plenty of time to stop. However, as I was applying the brakes, it felt like the ABS was releasing the brakes causing my blazer to roll right into the rear the explorer in front of me. This is extrememly frustrating because I had my vehicle in for an ABS recall earlier this year.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Suspension · 71,331 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Brake failure. Brake work done several times including recall of ABS. Which is not included in repair cost. The vehicle was involved in an accident on july 9 2002. The brakes failed without warning at slow speed on surface street resulting in a three car collision one vehicle was totaled. Accident costs not included. Minor injury to drivers of two of the vehicles. Contacted gm and was told that recall work had been done and so would not take any responsiblily etc. Vehicle has been parked since as unable to verify what actual problem is. Brakes failed again when the autobody repair shop took it in for brake check prior to returning to us.

Filed Nov 4, 2003 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · MN

Abs brake system; consumer took vehicle to two dealers.they had no record of recalls. Vehicle grabbed/released/ kept sliding, and would not stop.

Filed Oct 22, 2003 · Brakes · 104 miles · CA · crash

Applied brakes while two car lengths behind another car in traffic on freeway, going about 25 MPH. Brake pedal went to floor, car did not stop until it hit car in front of us. While braking on wet pavement, or rr tracks, or uneven pavement the ABS fails and pedal goes to floor. At my expense I took car to gmc dealership to check brakes. I was told car had no open recalls. They looked at ABS and said there were no errors coming up. Gmc said brake pads were worn - they were replaced 6 months ago, and then again about 30 days prior to accident. Mechanic took us on test drive over uneven pavement, we tried to brake, and ABS went to floor, stopping was extremely delayed. We were told that was "normal". He also said that if we had gmc brake pads then we would have been able to stop better. Opened call with gmc and was told that due to mileage of car there was nothing they could do. How can a car be considered safe to drive if the brakes don't work? Gmc recall 99i006000 describes this exact problem we experienced. I was told my car had this recall performed. I will take car to 3rd party for opinion, and then will seek legal representation. Car will sit in garage until then. It's too unsafe to drive.

Filed Jul 2, 2003 · Brakes · LA

While applying the brakes vehicle will skid and make a knocking noise coming from driver's side tire. Abs braking system light appeared on the dashboard.

Filed May 27, 2003 · Brakes · 49,760 miles · CA

The vehicle is equipped with ABS. On multiple occasions, when I attempted to stop the vehicle the wheels locked and the vehicle went into a skid. The skid (slid) is a safety issue since it causes a reduction in steering control which could result in an accident.