Abs brakes engaged too easily.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer brakes complaints
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When driving the vehicle and coming to a stop, once putting foot on the brake pedal heard a grinding noise coming from the vehicle. Left /right front pads wore out, damaging the rotors.
Brake rotors failed.
When applying the ABS brakes in a sudden stop, the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. *ak brake pads prematurely worn out and dealer replaced them and also resurfaced rotors, consumer states an accident resulted because of the faulty brakes. Rear passenger side door panel material came apart, dealer replaced.
Owner has ABS brakes. While using brakes trying to make a stop, brakes will not engage. Also there is a grinding noise made by brakes when they are applied. Cause has not been determined.
Owner has ABS brakes; while applying brakes in normal situations brake pedal goes to the floor and braking distance is increased. Owner has taken vehicle into dealership several times and no problem has been found.
Brakes: brakes aren't reacting ,vehicle hard to stop, particularly over uneven roads. Pedal completely to the floor and will not stop. Brakes replaced with less than 15000 miles.
When coming to a stop light and applying foot to the brake pedal, the pedal goes to the floorboard, have to push on the pedal twice before the vehicle will stop. *ak consumer stated that happens sporadically.
Abs brakes failed twice, couldn't stop vehicle. In order to avoid a collision, driver went into the other lane.
Consumer experiencing excessive wear of the front brakes shoes and pads. Also, upon applying force to the brake pedal noticed extended stopping distance brake fading away. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Antilock brake failure.
Brakes: since owning the vehicle, it has been towed three times for transmission. Transmission replaced once, computer chip for transmission, but they say there is nothing wrong with transmission. Engine check light is constantly coming on, and the light for the ABS is also coming on.
Vehicle gives no warning that the brakes are insufficient. Took vehicle in for check up and right front brake pad had worn down and ruined one rotor. Vehicle is dangerous to drive. *ak consumer states that the left front pad is in good shape and was advised that the right slider on the brake calper stuck closed and ruined the right front braking.
While trying to step on brakes have to smash the brake pedal very hard in order for the vehicle to stop. Consumer contacted the dealer , and they are aware of the problem.
Brake failure.
Brakes failed, causing accident.
Rear brakes weren't working properly. While driving between 35-50 MPH have to pump the brakes several times before they stop. Consumer contacted the dealer and they said it was new, and that the brakes had to be worn in.
When applying the ABS brakes, in any type of weather or speed, the pedal goes to the floor and there is an extended stopping distance. *ak consumer states there is an occasional grinding noise and sometimes vehicle will skid on gravel, there have been several instances where consumer has almost rearended another vehicle due to faulty brakes.
Abs when applied, brake pedal goes to floor with no braking response/brakes noisy. Sounds/feels as if ABS is trying to kick in, various speeds. According to dealer, customary for brakes to react in this manner. *ak the right side slider mechanism causes excessive and prmature wear of the brakes.
While driving about 30 MPH the rear backing plate bend and cut into the brake line. Driver was able to stop vehicle safely. The vehicle is being repaired by dealer.
Antilock brake light stays on.
The front rotors were rusted through, causing increased stopping distance, and the truck has ABS brakes.
Anti lock brakes failed, causing pedal fade and failure.
Premature wear of front brake pads.
Brakes/rotors; when driving the vehicle and applying the brakes they go completely to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. January 1997, took to champion chevrolet and they said there was no problem. Vehicle is in shop now because the motor blew the rods up for the second time.
Anti-lock brakes: when driving along the brakes go off intermittently when hitting a pothole or a railrioad track. Activates on gravel muddy roads. Makes a very loud noise, also loss of control of vehicle when driving . Have taken vehicle in for repair and they say this is normal for the vehicle.
Vehicle was at complete stop, at idle position vehicle was in drive, and went into open throttle position, impact 12:00. Brakes were applied but had no impact.
Vehicles ABS brakes locked up, causing vehicle to lose control. Car hit a tree at 11:00 position at 30mph and driver's side airbag did not deploy. The driver hit the windshield.
After 3 months of consumer's purchase when applying the ABS brakes the vehicle does not stop within feets. The ABS would allow the vehicle 4-5 blazer distances before stopping. On 4-3-97 the seat belts stopped locking. Also, when the engine is running and hood opened one can see a spray mist of gasoline misting from the engine, the smell is penetrating into the inside compartnment and is unconfortable to consumer. Please give consumer a call. Vehicle is parked at this time.
Poor ABS brake performance, the pedal goes to the floor and extended stopping distance is experienced during normal braking.
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