When slowing down to stop brake pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a collision. Please give any further details.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer brakes complaints
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Abs brakes lock up sporadically, with no warning. Can happen at any time brake pressure is applied. Brakes also have a high pitched squeal/squeek when braking to stop. The locking up problem is only occasionally, while the squealing/squeeking noise is there all the time.
While approaching an intersection and applying the brakes the ABS valve began to chatter but the brake did not apply the brake valve only chattered quickly allowing the brakes to shutter, as a result of the vehicle not being able to stop the consumer hit another vehicle. Nlm
Brakes failed,rubbing noise resulting the path of an auto/damage listed
While driving about 50 MPH applied brakes, pedal went to floor, applied brakes again pedal would not go down. Applied brakes again, ABS light came on, at that time no ABS braking action. Dealer found right front speed sensor to be at fault.
Abs malfunctioned, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified.
In approximately, july, 2000, (unfortunately, I cannot remember the exact date) the anti-lock brake light came on on the said vehicle. I checked the websites for both chevrolet and the federal safety agency to see if any recalls had been called. On the website it stated that there had been for 1991-1996. When I contacted chevrolet via telephone, they denied that this information was on their website and stated that it was only up to the year 1995. They stated that they would have to have a certain amount of complaints before a recall could be made on a certain vehicle year. I stated my frustration with the represenative and told her that I would make every attempt to receive what I felt I was due. After several calls and headaches, they finally sent a recall notice. I took the vehicle to gibson chevrolet in south holland, illinois who replaced a switch and said they were done. When I began to leave, I noticed that the anti-lock light was still on. I went back into the service department and told them that the light was still on and the gentleman stated that what they had repaired would not prevent the light from being on. After several conversational circles, I questioned whether or not the vehicles anti-lock braking system was operational and I was told "no" " we could run a diagnostic check , but you would have to pay for it." now, it was around the same time that I reported that my light had come on when the braking system failed. In addition to that I had approximately 7 brake pad changes in a period of 16 months at a local repair shop. My concern is that if the light came on at the time recalls were being made, why does this vehicle not qualify for not only the switch to be repaired but for the entire system. At this time, I am extremely concerned that since the anti-locks are non-functional and the pads continue to wear, that I may be in danger. They show minimal concern to the welfare of their clients. I feel robbed as well as cheated. Please help me.
Cd player failed, dealership has attempted to repair several times, however the radio still malfunctions.
When applying ABS brakes pedal goes to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving in the rain, consumer put on brakes and felt ABS kicking in, but there was a delay in stopping, consumer has also been to the dealer regarding an excessive brake squeak, dealer had replaced brake pads twice and rotors once. Right rear door won't always unlock from inside, dealer found no problem, pins at driver's door hinges rusted. The seal around right rear window holds water after rain. Rear passenger seat will not fold down, dealer found cable binding up. Water collects in rear light lense when washing vehicle, dealer replaced taillight lense, center high mount lense collects moisture, dealer replaced 3rd light brake assembly. Consumer flushed radiator and 12 months later it needed flushed again, dealer performed, consumer paid to have the first flush down and is requesting reimbursement.
While driving 45 MPH consumer heard gears grinding while putting on brakes. Pedal went to the floorboard without stopping.
The throttle is only about 1 inch away from the brake pedal, the consumer has hit the throttle when wanting to use the brake pedal because they are too close together.
Consumer tried to stop at an intersection and idler pulley/serpentine belts were replaced. Then, steering locked up, and brakes failed, consumer stated that recall 98v193000 concerning ABS brakes was never done.
The problems with this vehicle have been numerous however, I listed only one specific incident. These brakes have not worked properly since the vehicle was driven home. It has been in the shop and a download was made to the computer. This has not helped the problem. The brakes are unreliable at best.
About 1/4 to 1/2 of one side of one of the front rotor surfaces was partially corroded away. In my opinion this would have seriously affected braking in an emergrncy stop. Photographs of the rotor and the rotor itself are availble for inspection.
Twice the brakes failed. Going down my driveway and approaching a stopsign. While holding down the brake, the pedal sunk to the floor. Took it in. Dealer did recall99041.
This blazer has offered nothing but problems. We have replaced the alternator, brake pads three times, the battery three times, the air conditioner went out in july, 1999, and even after having it repaired twice, it still doesn't work. We took it to the dealership for repair because of a "gurgling" noise, but they couldn't find what was causing it, (it was still under warranty at that time). Now gas fumes flood into the vehicle at various times, after filling up, and even while driving. They claim that a $1,000.00 valve needs to be replaced, but I sure wish they had known that while the warranty was still good! The wipers work sometimes, the brakes allow me to slide to a stop any time there is moisture, the left radio speakers only work sometimes, dome light cover falls off, hood won't open without force, pwr. Windows only work when they want to, locks stopped working before warranty expired, and they "fixed" them, but they still didn't work. Is there any way they will take this lousy excuse for a vehicle back? I can't afford to drive my children around in something that offers the possibility of explosion due to gas leakage, not to mention that the smell and fumes make us all nautious. I wonder how many more problems we will have with it, the transmission now seems to be slipping. Please help!!
At 12,884 brake booster was replaced, at 44,080 miles brake booster was replaced again. Now at 68, 192 miles brake booster was replaced for the third time. Dealership could not find a contributing factor for this problem.
Windshield wipers works intermittently in rain, ABS brakes not working properly on wet pavement; pedal goes to floor . Has been to dealer . There has been recalls on both problems, as per manufacturer. But, consumer's vehicle vehicle is not part of recalls.
Brakes work sometimes and sometimes they don't. Only way consumer could stop would be to slam down on the brakes.
Abs warning light illuminated on the dash panel. This light is on because of a bad control module. Dealer has been contacted.
I work at night driving and often have to break fast for deer crossing the highways. The first time I had to break quickly for 2 deer the vehicle gave a growling sound and just continued at the same speed until I had hit the deer. The last time this happened was today and luckily I was able to swerve around the deer without losing control. I complained of the transmission in march , 2000 and was told there is nothing wrong with it. At that time I had them change the transmission fluid,filter and gasket, but it still has times when it doesn't want to go.
Recall 99v193000/ABS: vehicle experiencing intermittent problem with soft pedal and fading brakes. Vehicle taken to independent repair shop and informed consumer that left rotors were pitted/ corroded. Both rotors and pads were replaced at consumer's cost. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed that vehicle was not covered under a recall.
Consumer was involved in an accident when the vehicle slid due to the brake failure, consumer received manufacturer's recall c99041-s (99v‑193) after the incident occurred, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
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Prior to receiving recall (99v‑193) on the ABS system, the consumer has experienced two separate collisions due to ABS brake failure, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
I read an article about the ABS problems on buses. I have had "problems" with the brakes on my truck, and I have talked to other people who are leary of the ABS brakes. Once I have an experience (uneven pavement, railroad tracks, gravel) where the brakes act funny, I will try to avoid applying my brakes while traveling over the conditions where I have had "problems". I will go through a yellow/red light when I know I have enough room to stop, due to the pavement/road conditions.
Recalls 99v193000/ ABS and 98v150001/ windshield wiper motor wiring. Dealer said recall repairs won't fix the problems. Also, dealer reported to manufacturer that the recalls were serviced, although they were not.
Abs failed, brakes locked up and the airbag did not deploy the vehicle skidded trough a stop sign striking another vehicle
Brake booster vaccum hose is leaking. Dealer has replaced it.
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