The ABS brakes malfunctioned and vehicle did not slow down or stop when brakes were applied. Vehicle kept going and hit another vehicle that was at a stop sign, no injuries. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer brakes complaints
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While driving on regular road conditions, during normal braking and when applying the brakes, the pedal went almost to the floorboard, and the truck traveled 60 feet before stopping. The dealer stated that the diaphram in the brake booster was busted.
To stop the vehicle consumer has to use force on the brake pedal. Please provide further information.
When the brakes were applied the pedal became hard, resutling in extended stopping distance. Vehicle has been to the dealer several times for brake repair. Dealer has been notified.
Consumer was traveling 60 MPH when letting up of the accelerator pedal, and upon hitting the brake pedal, the pedal travled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance/brakes fading, almost resulting in a near accdient. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
While shifting vehicle from reverse position into drive position the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Also had no braking ability in which the brake pedal went to the floor, almost causing an accident. Had to be in a park position in order to stop the vehicle.
While driving consumer tried to make a sudden stop. Pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard and vehicle continued to travel, causing an accident. Please provide further details.
Anti lock brakes failed.
Brake failure resulted in a vehicle collision.
Everytime the brakes are applied a loud grinding noise occurred. The front brake pads were woren down completely with no indication. Repair shop replaced rotors and pads.
Routine check on vehicle. When brakes were pressed, felt mushy. Had brakes checked due to being worn. Mechanic said brakes needed to be replaced. Maybe had few thousand miles left on them.
Abs fails when tires start to slip on ice or wet roads.
Ball joint failed. Mjs
Abs brakes; when applying brakes while driving down a hill, the pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop the vehicle.
While driving about 35 MPH and when applying brake pedal to stop vehicle, it felt like it was not stopping vehicle. Consumer had problems with the brakes before, and had taken vehicle for repairs more than two times.
Abs brake problems; when applying the brakes the pedal goes almost to the floorbroad, resulting in extended stopping distance. This happens under normal braking and no inclement weather. The rotors were turned and pads replaced twice in less than a year. The rotors and pads need replacing again. The blazer was purchased with 18,000 miles, and currently the blazer has 39,000 miles. Dealer stated that the braking system was normal for the blazer.
The ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pedal to go to the floor and no braking ability, resulting in 2 accidents. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Right front disc rotor has excessive wear for no reason. Owner is very concerned for safety. Cause of rotor failure unknown.
97v066000, wheels; while driving at approximately 42-45 MPH on dry pavement, the vehicle does not stop when driver pushes on the brakes as hard as he could, it just slows down. The dealer was contacted and states that the ABS brakes do not stop right away, and they cannot duplicate the problem.
Abs brakes failed.
Abs brakes failed twice, once resulting in a crash. No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags upon impact.
Customer does not like the feel of the anti lock brake system it causes the vehicle to stop slowly, shimmey, and makes grinding noise.
Serpentine belt replaced twice. Also, front brake rotors/differential/alternator and front axle failed. In addition, engine sluggish/hesitates.
Abs brakes would grab for awhile & then they would let go. Happens intermittently. They then reengage to stop vehicle & stay open again for awhile *ak.
Collision with the front right quarter panel hit a vehicle and then hit a stone wall head on at 25mph, airbag did not deploy.
Periodically the brakes do not stop the vehicle adequetely. . Excessive pressure is required when pressing the brake pedal. In december of 1997, this problem caused the vehicle to run off the road. The dealer said that the problem was caused by a design flaw.
Noisy brakes failed, resulting in an accident. (state attorney general).
Upon depressing the brake pedal the right front wheel gets hot, causing the vehicle to pull to the right. Consumer also experiencing excessive wear of the front tires. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Abs brake problems; while driving on regular road conditions, during normal braking, when applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and the truck continues to go. Sometimes when applying the brakes, there is a metal to metal noise and the pedal travels to the floor. Dealer is not able to find a problem with system.
Abs failed, vehicle had to be stopped with parking brake.
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