The headlights have never been good, can't see. Air conditioner compressor leaked out refrigerant, independent garage wants $ 1000.00 to fix properly..... Anti lock brake module went out, independent garage wants $ 1000.00 to fix.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer brakes complaints
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The consumer states that he suffered loss of braking after the ABS was fixed on recall due to the dealer using defective parts. Every light on the vehicle went out while the consumer was driving, consumer believes the service department improperly installed the wires while performing the recall.
While driving, vehicle veers to the left, as if out of alignment. Upon putting foot on brakes to slow down, vehicle did not stop. Consumer had an accident, there were two injuries. *ak consumer states rear axle seal is leaky, when stopping vehicle or slowing, the brake pedal gives way, air bag failed.
While driving the vehicle and applying the brakes the vehicle started shaking out of control. Nlm
The ABS brake system had failed without any warninig or indecation, I had my mechanic check the system out and he foun tha the ABS pump was malfunctioning. But it did not produce a fault code to the computer nor did the dash light come on. He also checked with other meckanic in the area and they also have had the same reports from their customers about the brakes failing. The quick fix is to disable the ABS system and run the brakes in the manual mode. There seems to be a problem with (96-97 ) systems. The repair cost for ABS range from 900.00 to 1500.00 dolllars to fix. At that price there probably a lot of people riding arounrd with the ABS system desabled. I think this should have a top priority to be checked out. Had I needed the brakes in a real emergency or panic stop I don't think I would be writing this letter. Thank you for yor time in this matter john t nuttall 24 b street lowell,ma. 01851.
While traveling on the highway vehicle accelerated without prior warning, dealership is aware of the problem.*ak. Consumer stated when she took her foot off the accelerator to slow the vehicle down, the vehicle stayed at the same speed, consumer tried downshifting and pumping the brakes, she had to slam on the brakes and use the emergency brake to slow the vehicle down enough to get off of the freeway, consumer stated the dealer replaced the accelerator cable, brakes, shoes, calipers and rotors.
Many problems are continuing. Currently, the front suspension needs repaired, the brakes were replaced at 18000 and are now gone again, the rear seals are leaking damaging the rear brakes, the drive lights still flash intermittently, a smell of gasoline is in the vehicle after refueling, the engine pings no matter what fuel is used. Nothing the dealer has done has solved the multitude of problems. Seat belt problems on passenger side, interior trim fell off, on and on.
Abs light was illuminated when vehicle was taken to the dealership for service of recall campaign 99v193000. When consumer took possession of vehicle ABS light was still illuminated on instrument panel. Dealership informed consumer not to worry about the light. When brakes were applied the pedal was normal; however there was extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. Vehicle is at dealership. Please provide further informationdditional information / documentation.
Vehicle experienced several brake problems, consumer has taken vehicle to dealer on 8 occasions to have brakes repaired, however consumer was in 2 separate accidents due to ABS failure, one at 35mph and the other at 60mph, there were no injuries.
When applying brakes in a panic stop pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. Please provide further details if needed.
While driving 20 MPH, steering wheel locked, causing driver to lose control of vehicle, resulting in a collision.*ak consumer stated the brakes also failed, airbag failed to deploy, and power steering fluid was also leaking.
During hard braking or emergency activation of brake system there would be a rattling/chirping sound, and the brake pedal would fall to the floor, failing to activate the brakes. Vehicle was serviced by the dealership four times for brake problems. Also, recall 99v193000 issued in june of 2000. Dealership had failed to effectively remedy the problem. *ak
When stepping on brakes pedal would go to floor and vehicle would not stop. In december of 1996 there was a grinding noise and brakes failed again. *ak consumer was in an accident on mov-1, 2001 the vehicle was toatalled due to not being able to stop vehicle.
Abs braking system does'nt kick in at all. Also, when applying brakes vehicle shakes and vibrates. Consumer took vehicle to dealership for manufacturer's recall 9041 repairs of ABS braking system. Currently vehicle is worse than it was at first.
Anti-lock braking system is inoperative. Dealer has been contacted. *ak consumer stated brakes release under hard braking, when on loose surface such as sand or wet pavement.
Recall 99v193000; ABS system fails in wet or slippery road conditions. When applying brake pedal feels hard, brakes lock then release. Had ABS recall done, but did not remedy problem.
Abs light on instrument panel came on. Dealership examined vehicle and determined that brake lines had corroded, allowing brake fluid to leak from vehicle. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
Upper ball joint broke and was replaced it.
Brake failure, power brake booster failed and my could not stop the car except with both feet using all the strength she had. Lucky she did not have an accident. The failure occurred at about 35 miles/per hour and ther was no traffic at the time. If there had been a car stopped in front of her she would have hit it because she could not stop the car. Very dangerous safety condition.
Vehicle was put in for recall on ABS system. A short time later, the ABS light came on again. Was returned to the dealer and was checked again. Some time later the light was going on again and was brought back to the dealer. They hoocked it up to the computer and they said there were at least 10 different codes in the system and they would need to start with the first thing and work through to find out the problem. The light seems to go on when the truck is in reverse and when you step on the brake hard at 5 MPH then put it in drive it seems to go out. Is there a way that this can be checked out without the truck being taken for a week or is it the whole computer system that is faulty?
Total failure of the brake system occurred without warning. Pedal all the way to the floor with no stopping. Pumping the pedal repeatedly enabled me to finally stop. Parked it, had it towed home.
Consume r was pulling vehicle inside of yard and applied brakes they were hard and noisy. Dealership was aware of problem. Vehicle is currently at dealership.
Consumer was traveling 30mph approximately three car links, and driver in front stopped suddenly. He slammed on brakes, and pedal went all the way down to the floor. Dealership was aware of problem.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 99v193000/ manufacturer's recall 99041. Dealer corrected recall work. Consumer noted that after recall work was completed, and when attempting to make a normal stop or upon depressing brake pedal, brakes failed to respond, causing extended stopping distance. *ak consumer has had a fender bender due to the failure of the brakes, the dealer can not find any problems with the brake system.
Consumer took vehicle in for a brake service, and asked for a rotation of tires. Dealership informed him they could not rotate tires or perform a front end alignment because all of front ball joints were worn out. A chevrolet dealership mentioned that this could be the result of a bad design. *ak consumer also had front brakes replaced, consumer also had to replace all four tires due to ball joints.
Recall 99 I 006 00 & 99 v 193 000/ABS brakes. Vehicle experienced extended stopping distance when applying brakes. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recalls due to VIN. Please provide any further details on this matter.
Brakes fail-pedal goes all the way to floor making noise, must pump brakes for several seconds to get them to start to work again= this is an ongoing problem not fixed by the previous two recalls and is very unsafe.
When brakes were applied pedal went to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing a collision. Driver sustained minor injuries. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Manufacturer will be notified.
Consumer had to replace brake shoes/rotors approximately 4 times since she has owned vehicle. First replacement occurred when vehicle had less than 11,000 miles on it. Last occurrence involved replacement of front brake pads and rotors at 59,189 miles.
Recall 99i006000 was repaired by the dealership. However, after defect was repaired brake system will lock up, and consumer will lose control of steering. *ak vehicle stalled 2 times after driven, then shut off for 15 minutes then restarted, dealer reprogrammed ECM. Front brake pads replaced, resurfaced rotors, replaced worn out brakes, during light braking during light rain, ABS kicks in. Rear tires worn on outside edges, consumer did not give any specific information regarding tires.
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