Whne driivng at approx 35 MPH goes to apply brakes to make emergency stop, brakes feel like they will go to floor ,make a grinding noise. On wet leaves brakes locked up. Vehicle did a 360 turn. Dealer replaced pads twice, still defect is reoccurring which can result in accident.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer brakes complaints
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Abs brake system failed causing a collision .
Vehicle's anti lock brakes failed.
While applying the ABS brakes pedal goes to the floor.owner notes that problem is intermittent. Dealer found no problem with ABS brakes. Problem occurred 3 times.
While driving at approx 30mph, approaching a stop sign, started to slow down by applying brakes, pedal went to floor. Brakes did not take hold. In order to gain control had to go into lower gear. Dealer replaced electronic brake control. Since then has been working normal.
Abs brakes are subject to intermittent failure, causing extended stopping distance. On occasions, brakes make grinding sound while making turn or applying the brakes.
Brakes almost totally failed. Pushed down on the ABS, and there was a very long delay before the brakes picked up and started to work properly. *ak
Brakes: when driving and applying the brakes they will go completely to the floor and the vehicle will not stop. This has happened on several occasions, and the dealer can't find anything wrong.
While driving on wet road, started from light in traffic. Traffic slowed down to wait for person making a left turn, applied brakes to slow down, but brakes did not respond. Vehicle slid on wet road, and drove into rear of vehicle in front that was stopped.
Whenever the ABS brakes are applied, the vehicle would not stop. The gas pedal goes to the floor. Vehicle stops further than usual. Took to dealer & could not find anything wrong.
Was applying the brakes (ABS) to slow down; the pedal went straight to the floor. Vehicle took a while to slow down; does not happen all the times.
Engine: check engine light comes on, vehicle stalls and cuts off in the middle of the street.
Brakes: when driving and attempting to slow down or stop, applied the brakes they make a grinding noise. Pushed the pedal completely to the floor and the vehicle will roll before can get it to stop. Had brake pads and rotors replaced at least twice. Dealer says there is nothing wrong, it's from wear and tear of the brakes.
While applying the ABS, brakes pedal goes to the floor of vehicle under normal driving conditions and dry pavement. Dealers were unable to find a problem.
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
Abs brake system very sluggish. It takes too long to stop the vehicle.
The ABS brakes, which are subjected to an intermittent failure, would cause the vehicle to have extended stopping distance when the brakes are applied.
When driving the truck and have to make a sudden stop, applying foot to the brake pedal, the brake pedal goes to the floor, and then have to mash the brakes again before the truck will stop.
Brake pads wear out in 12,000 to 20,000 miles.
Driving the truck and putting foot on brakes the brake pedal went to the floorboard and the truck kept going. Had to use the emergency brake to stop the truck.
Equipped w/ABS; at times when brakes are applied, the potential for stopping is to a minimum. Owner questions the brakes ability to stop at a safe distance. Please describe details.
When brake pedal goes to the floor ocassionally the vehicle resists. The dealer has replaced the master cylinder 3 times, and various other parts on the braking system.
When applying the brakes and riding over a bump, the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. Dealer says it is normal.
Complete brake failure.
Anti lock brakes failed.
Abd brakes failed and pedal went all the way to the floor upon braking hard. Took to dealer, and dealer replaced master cylinder. Subsequently, it happened again. Dealer checked vehicle and claimed nothing was wrong.
While applying the brakes, it would make squealing noises. Took to dealer & informed the front brake pads are gone & rotors need turning. Stopping distance is longer when putting on the brakes.
Abs: when applying brakes, pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distances, nearly caused rearend crash. Dealer hooked brakes up to computer, found nothing wrong, vehicle traded for another vehicle. *ak
When applying the ABS brakes under normal conditions or in a sudden stop, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Please describe further details.
Repeated ABS brake system failures, once resulting in a crash. Also replaced brake booster.
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