(1)brake pedal went to the floor (2)pumped it about 3 or 4 times and it regained pressure, tried a few panic stops ok (3)called chevy dealer who said no recall notice, nothing done yet (*)this had also happened once about a year ago for the first time.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer brakes complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated the dash panel warning light illuminated indicating there was a lack of ABS at 3mph while brake pressure was applied. Although the vehicle adequately stopped, there were no antilock brakes. The vehicle was seen by a dealer, but no repairs were made. There is a the federal safety agency recall, #05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Dt: the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet blazer. There were problems with the ABS system. A loud squeaking noise came from the brakes , and when the brake pedal was pressed the noise became louder. There was extended stopping distance that was caused by the ABS. Also, the ABS light illuminated until the back brake pads and cylinders were replaced. This remedied the ABS light from being illuminated, but the consumer was still hearing the loud squeaking noise, and was still having extended stopping distances. While the brakes were being repaired the second time the brake specialist referred him to general motors for the brake problem. There is recall 99i006000 safety improvement campaign for this year, make, and model of vehicle, for the service brakes, hydraulic: anti lock brakes. However, this vehicle is not included due to VIN.
Dt: the consumer was involved in an accident and the air bag failed to deploy. The consumer was traveling 40-45 MPH at the time of accident. The air bag light was on at time of accident. Frontal impact occurred. The consumer was wearing his seat belt at the time of impact. In wet conditions, the brakes did not grab and the consumer experienced extended stopping distance. *jb consumer states that the air bag system has always been a problem every since the purchase of the vehicle. Consumer feels that this is a safety issue and it need to be addressed. Vehicle is out of warranty and can not be repaired because of it.
Abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. A banging noise was heard coming from the front. Vehicle drove roughly. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer. Mechanic determined that both front driver's side and passenger's side ball joints, and ABS module needed to be replaced.
The ABS light illuminated and there was a smell of gas. The manufacturer has been contacted and there was a recall on these items and they have been repaired per the manufacturer. *jb the windshield wiper motor was intermittent, the hatchback light was intermittent and the internal light was intermittent. Recall# 03v159000 and 96v234000.
While driving at 80 MPH and attempting to pass another vehicle throttle stuck open. Consumer depressed the brakes, but there was no response. Also, emergency brakes failed to respond as well. To avoid a collision with another vehicle consumer detoured into a dry river bed. Vehicle finally stopped on its top against a fence.
When driving over bumps the anti lock brakes would lock up causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. *ak *sc
Brake failure. Brake work done several times including recall of ABS. Which is not included in repair cost. The vehicle was involved in an accident on july 9 2002. The brakes failed without warning at slow speed on surface street resulting in a three car collision one vehicle was totaled. Accident costs not included. Minor injury to drivers of two of the vehicles. Contacted gm and was told that recall work had been done and so would not take any responsiblily etc. Vehicle has been parked since as unable to verify what actual problem is. Brakes failed again when the autobody repair shop took it in for brake check prior to returning to us.
I was just involved in "rear-ender" in which I could not get my blazer to stop. The vehicle in front of me suddenly stopped to turn left. That seemed okay because I knew I had plenty of time to stop. However, as I was applying the brakes, it felt like the ABS was releasing the brakes causing my blazer to roll right into the rear the explorer in front of me. This is extrememly frustrating because I had my vehicle in for an ABS recall earlier this year.
Abs brake system; consumer took vehicle to two dealers.they had no record of recalls. Vehicle grabbed/released/ kept sliding, and would not stop.
Applied brakes while two car lengths behind another car in traffic on freeway, going about 25 MPH. Brake pedal went to floor, car did not stop until it hit car in front of us. While braking on wet pavement, or rr tracks, or uneven pavement the ABS fails and pedal goes to floor. At my expense I took car to gmc dealership to check brakes. I was told car had no open recalls. They looked at ABS and said there were no errors coming up. Gmc said brake pads were worn - they were replaced 6 months ago, and then again about 30 days prior to accident. Mechanic took us on test drive over uneven pavement, we tried to brake, and ABS went to floor, stopping was extremely delayed. We were told that was "normal". He also said that if we had gmc brake pads then we would have been able to stop better. Opened call with gmc and was told that due to mileage of car there was nothing they could do. How can a car be considered safe to drive if the brakes don't work? Gmc recall 99i006000 describes this exact problem we experienced. I was told my car had this recall performed. I will take car to 3rd party for opinion, and then will seek legal representation. Car will sit in garage until then. It's too unsafe to drive.
I have experienced several problems with my 1996 chevrolet s10 blazer including problems with my anti-lock braking system after talking to two other peolple that have experienced the same problem with the same model vehicle I decided to look for recalls and indeed there are several recalls on this model none of witch I have been informed I alond with a close friend of mine depend on our blazers to transport our child to and from school. The heater cores are also defective I believe gm is respobsible and I will hold them liable if they do not fix these defects and an accident should occur.
Traveling at 45mph and had to come to a stop. Brakes became very hard to push. Slowly was able to stop blazer s-10. There was no early indicator that my brakes were failing. Took it to the dealer and they told me the power assist booster is faulty. Cost is over 600.00 to repair .
Both rear wheels and axles separated from the rear differential while traveling at 55 MPH on highway. Loss of vehicle control and braking due to severed brake lines and rear wheels separated from rear differential.body damage incurred when rear wheel and axle jammed under rear bumper.
Consumer states "while traveling at high speeds, when the brakes were applied, brake pedal went to the floor." consumer had to pump brakes to get vehicle to stop. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and they stated theat"brake booster failed."
While applying the brakes vehicle will skid and make a knocking noise coming from driver's side tire. Abs braking system light appeared on the dashboard.
The vehicle is equipped with ABS. On multiple occasions, when I attempted to stop the vehicle the wheels locked and the vehicle went into a skid. The skid (slid) is a safety issue since it causes a reduction in steering control which could result in an accident.
I own a 1996 chevrolet blazer which I purchased new in 1996. It now has 59,000 miles on it. We have regularly scheduled maintenance done on the car, along with scheduled oil changes, checking belts, hoses, etc. We are constantly having our brakes repaired/replaced. Last year we needed to have a brake booster replaced which cost us over $700 and today we were told that our "entire" cooling system is corroded...$1,900. At 59,000 miles I certainly don't think this should have happened.
Windshield wipers front & rear failed, water pump quit, drive shaft broke, ball joints right front broke, heater quit, air conditioner quit. Drivers side rear view mirror fell off, steering problems, brake problems, universal joints worn out, cracked front rotors,etc.
1. Anti-lock brake controller bad 2. Air conditioner compressor leaks out all refrigerant 3. Head lights are so bad, you can not see the road hardly at all.
I have a 1996 blazer with only 56000 miles on it and the vehicle control unit and the ABS module shorted out costing 1700.00. The car is still young. I did a search for the problem on the internet and over 200 other people posted the same problem. This also happened in my 1993 blazer. We currently have 5 cars 4 of them are chevrolet but hopefully that number will decrease, well im sure it will if we keep having problems
Consumer states that when applying the anti lock brakes they can hear a loud noise and the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Ts
I was on my way to my sister's house, I came up to a stop sign, and the brakes went to the floor and the vehicle would not stop. I tried pumping the brakes, but nothing, so I tried holding them to the floor and still nothing. The road dead ended and I had to turn the vehicle, at which time I lost control of the vehicle, and it went in the ditch and rolled on it's side. The brakes worked up til this point, I had made 5 stops prior to this one. There were no skid marks, because there were no brakes. When the vehicle was pulled out of the ditch, and the brakes were tested, they seemed to work again. I was very lucky, I found out later, that my boyfriend had driven the car, earlier that month and the brakes had done the same thing to him, he checked the brake pads, but there was nothing wrong with them, and the brakes seemed to work after that. I have talked to several people and found out this problem has happened to a lot of people. I have talked to a person, who had worked for gm for over 20 years and he knew about this problem, and told me they never did a recall, but there were a lot of people who brought their cars in for this same problem, the brakes would randomly fail. I can not believe a recall has not been done, I was very lucky, someone else may not be. Dt
The brakes have been checked several times for this problem and I was told that there was nothing wrong, but it has caused 1 accident in wich I was cited and nearly caused 4 other accidents. The brakes have failed at least 5 other times in conditions that normal brakes wouldn't have had a problem. Dt
Brakes failed/skipped when I tried to slow down to exit off major highway. I was going below the speed limit which was 55 MPH, I was going 50 MPH. As I proceeded to slow down to exit off the highway. I pressed the brakes, the brakes skipped and the car began to spin 1-2 times. Then proceeded to flip over four times. No fatalities, but driver who was myself was seriously injured and required left arm and hand surgery due to degloving of hand and lacerated triceps and serious glass damage. The car was totalled out. Driver side roof was caved in and passenger side roof was completely caved in. Brakes seemed like they tried to grasp the tires failed to do so therefore skipping and causing the car to go out of control. Dt
Consumer states ball joints are constantly failing. Consumer has had to replace them twice. A recall was initiated, but consumer's VIN was not included. Related recalls 01v200000 and 01i018000. *ak right front wheel fell off as a result of the faulty ball joints. There was squeaking noise on turns due to idler arm failure. Front pads worn out and rotors failed, both were replaced.
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While applying brakes at low speed, intermittently brake pressure caused pedal to harden. More pressure needed to be applied on brake pedal to get vehicle to stop. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving at 5-10 MPH consumer tried to slow down, and when applying brakes vehicle made a buzzing noise,and did not stop. Vehicle ran into another vehicle. *akconsumer explains that there was plenty of room for the vehicle to come to a complete stop but because of the defect with the brakes, consumer hit the vehicle in front. It was as if vehicle was operating on ice. Consumer is convinced that this is a problem straight from the factory.
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