On normal road conditions when applying the brakes, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes will grab and release several times before the vehicle will stop . Dealer is aware of problem. Master cylinder was replaced in within (4) or (5) weeks after purchasing vehicle in feb 0f 97.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer brakes complaints
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The brakes failed, causing accident.
Brakes experienced power loss. Please descibe.
Calipers failed.
When applying the ABS brakes, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Also, replaced master cylinder.
Brakes frequently must be depressed all the way to floor board to stop vehicle.
Brakes: took in to dealer for maintenance, told dealer when making left heard a noise. Dealer said that the brakes needed to be replaced, had loose shock absorber bolt, but dealer said that brakes needed to be replaced every 15000 miles.
Consumer applied pressure to the brake pedal and the brakes did not work. The ABS would work occasionally. Dealer is replacing the ABS.
On normal road conditions when slowing down or stopping at a red light the ABS engages when not necessary. Rotors/calipers and pads replaced under 30,000 miles on passenger's side in 1/96 and the driver's side in 3/96, brakes pads on driver's side replaced again in 11/96 , pads and computer chips were replaced in 2/97. Vehicle back at dealership again.
Owner has ABS brakes, she states that she went through the intersection seven times and that her brake pedal goes to the floor, dealer said that it maybe a design flaw.
Front disc brake rotors failed.
Rear stabilizer shaft failed.
Applied brakes and they made a loud noise for a few seconds, but did not engage. Vehicle slid through stop sign and continued to slide even though foot was still on brakes. Dealer said there is nothing wrong with brakes.
Consumer pressed on the brakes but the car did not stop. The car went through an intersection.
Brakes require excessive effort when braking.
Under any kind of road conditions when applying the brakes the pedal is hard and one has to use too much pressure to get vehicle to stop . Vehicle has been to dealers (4) times for problem. Vehicle is usable but not safe.
Brakes failed, causing accident.
When applying the ABS brakes in any type of weather or speed, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle.
Antilock brakes failed while vehicle was in 4 wheel drive.
When applying the ABS brakes in sudden stop situations,the vehicle brakes failed, vehicle swerved off road to avoid an accident, ran over mailbox and scratched/dented entire passenger side of vehicle to avoid hitting car in front which made an emergency stop.
Abs brake failure, when brakes were applied vehicle jerked very hard to left, pulled vehicle to right and vibration under the vehicle, had no control of vehicle went through on a slight incline , door flew open and vehicle rolled over and went 122ft. At speed of 45mp.
Owner has ABS brakes, he states that 5 times the brake pedal went to the floor and stayed down for about 3 seconds before coming up and slowing down. Took vehicle to dealers and they could not find any faults with the ABS brakes.
While driving vehicle at 50 MPH owner crashed into another vehicle, owner notes that when brakes wer used pedal went to floor, it slowed vehicle but would not stop.
When brakes are applied the vehicle will not stop. Pedal gets hard and the pedal sticks on you. Vehicle has extended stopping distance, it happens a lot when vehicle is at low speed.
At times when going slow in normal wheather condition the ABS gets hard and will not stop the vehicle, have run stop signs because of the ABS failure. Please describe the problem.
When applying the ABS brakes in a sudden stop situation, the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle, causing an accident.
Applied brakes, vehicle did not respond, pushed harder, stopped, not in normal distance, intermittent problem, no warning, dry surface., grinding sound when accelerating.
#ea94-038, went to apply the brakes, pedal went to the floor and there were no brakes; vehicle went once through a stop in the middle of the intersection, almost rear ended the cars in front .
Poor ABS brake performance during normal braking, the pedal goes to the floor and extended stopping distance is experienced. The dealer cannot find the problem.
Brakes failed.
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