While driving applied the ABS brakes and vehicle did not stop, hit another vehicle. *ak consumer states manufacturer was contact but they denied that there are any problems.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer brakes complaints
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Abs brake failure, when applied brakes experienced extended stopping distance, the pedal went to the floor, no effectiveness, impact 12:00 position speed, 5mph.
Failure of the anti- lock brakes, the front brakes grabbed, causing the vehicle to skid and the brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in an accident. Consumer has contacted the dealer on several occasions due to brake failure.
Went to apply the brake pedal and it went to the floor. There were no brakes and vehicle rearended another vehicle.
Abs brakes; dry road surface in stop and go traffic, owner says when brakes applied vehicle glided into another rear ending it. Not inspected by dealer/mechanic yet. Brakes manufactured by kelsey hayes. Please describe details.
Oxygen sensor failed.
Poor ABS brake performance during normal braking conditions, the pedal almost goes to the floor and complete brake failure is experienced. *ak
The vehicle was in the park position, consumer placed the vehicle from park to drive and the vehicle accelearated in drive. Consumer applied force to the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated again in reverse, causing the consumer to have a collision. *ak
When applying the brake pedal, it goes to the floor but there are brakes. Took vehicle to dealer and and he discovered that brakes were contaminated , rotors were cut down . Please describe . *ak dealership discovered brake fluid contaminated, entire brake system was ruined.
Driving vehicle in clear weather on dry roads, coming off a hill, tapped (ABS) brakes, and they would not catch, tapped harder, still not catching, rearended another vehicle, driver's air bag did not deploy.
On normal road condtions when slamming on the brakes the vehicle keeps going and slows down but will not stop in time to avoid an accident. Had (2) rearend accidents in (4) months.
Failure of the anti-lock brakes, consumer applied force to the brake pedal and the pedal went to the floor, causing the consumer to have an accident, the driver side air bag did not deploy. *ak
Poor ABS brake performance, during a panic stop at 55 MPH, the wheels locked up, causing the driver to lose control.
While driving applied the brakes and the brake failed and the vehicle went off the road and would not stop.
Brakes failed, unable to slow down for an upcoming curve, resulting in running into a ditch.
Brakes failed, causing loss of control/accident/injuries/fire. While driving 55 MPH brakes failed and vehicle rolled over. Both driver and passenger sustained injuries. The driver sustained a fracture tail bone, and permanent scaring on legs, and on right and left hands. While the passenger sustained head and facial injuries. Gmc has not cooperated and continued to block information that may explain some of the vehicle's problems. Gmc blamed the contact as responsible for the accident. Everyone was scared to say anything to the contact due to threats from gmc. Law firms refused to take the case because the contact and passenger did not suffer serious injuries nor were there any fatalities.
Driving in the rain, applied the brakes two or three car lengths away, the ABS brakes locked up, causing the consumer to rear end another vehicle. Please describe in detail.
When applying the brakes, the pedal goes to the floor and ABS brakes failed. *ak consumer states on three separate occasions in no ABS situations, consumer went to brake at a stop light and brake pedal went to the floor, consumer took vehicle in for inspection 3 times but was advised there were no signs of trouble, the 3rd time they found tire speed sensor was not positioned the correct distance from the tire.
Brake vacuum booster failed.
Brakes failed on three different occasions, brake paedal went to the floor, replaced the master cylinder once, has ABS anti-lock brakes . Please describe .
Failure on the anti-lock brakes, consumer was drivng at 30 MPH and the consumer applied force to the brakes, pedal went to the floor, causing the consumer to have an accident.
Equipped w/ABS brakes; left brake rotor and front pads wear unevenly, within a few months, the new right pad had worn out and in october. Master cylinder and brake booster replaced due to air heard when brakes were applied. *ak headlight cover had water in headlight. Vehicle also pulled to the right when braking.
Approaching a red light applied the ABS brakes 6 or 7 cars back, the brakes did not take and causing a crash in good wheather condition.
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident.
While driving the consumer applied the brakes and the driver's side brake shoe fell off. Please describe.
Frontal collision, impact 12:00 position, speed 20mph, ABS brake failure, applied brakes, pedal went to the floor, loss of effectiveness.
Abnormal oil consumption--recall, but dealer didn't have the parts. Air conditioner--compressor suction hose assembly leaking. Emergency brake cable rerouted--improperly installed, caused squeaking noise. Dash panel tightened--leaking cold air into driver's lap. Rear bumper strip had to be reinstalled. Air bag didn't deploy in accident.
Driving vehicle at speed 20mph, applied ABS brakes, pedal went to the floor and vehicle went into open throttle position, impact 1:00 position, lost control, vechile flipped over. *ak consumer was injured in accident.
Abs brake failure, applied the brakes, pedal went to floor, complete loss of effectiveness, lost control of vehicle, went into ditch.
Abs makes rumbling noise when brake pedal is depressed, also brakes don't perform properly, causing extended stopping distances.
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