The first failure of the ABS system occured about 1 week after I purchased the vehicle in january of 1999. My daughter was driving the car and tried to stop on the ice and snow to avoid hitting a stopped car in front of her and the braked failed to stop her and she hit a bus stop pole. I personally have had 2 more failures of the brakes going from ashphalt on to dirt and the brakes would only allow about 10% of the full peddle. I would like to know if there is any way I can collect damages from general motors to cover the repairs on the vehicle since the problem was obviously there f ault!!
1996 Chevrolet Blazer brakes complaints
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Was driving 45mph on wet road when another vehicle cut in front. Applied brakes & slid into rear of vehicle. Upon impact with other vehicle, air bags failed to deploy. Problem repaired. Second time, road dry & applied brakes quickly. Heard squealing of brakes & tires. Brakes (ABS) failed to stop vehicle. Ran into ambulance. Once again air bags failed to deploy. Went to emergency room for treatment.
After making a turn, consumer tried to make an emergency stop, and pedal went to the floor. Vehicle kept rolling, causing an accident. There were no injuries.
Traffic was stopped for road construction. Traffic began to move. Vehicle in front of me started and slammed on brakes when another pulled in front of her. I had to brake quickly - I heard a noise and my vehicle continued into hers without even slowing down. A recall had been serviced on 1/04/00. I feel that the ABS brake system is a failure. I have had many such instances but luckily this was the first accident as a result of the brake failure.
Anti-lock brake warning indicator light came on . Took to rothrock chevrolet, springfield , pa. They stated that the ECM module needed to be replaced and stated that it would cost in excess of $1,000.00. No problems prior . Is this related to the recent recall regarding the anti-lock system computer possibly?
Brakes seemed mushy when short stop required. Had brakes checked and they checked out ok. Shortly thereafter the ABS light came on. Dealer determined that the ABS sensor module was bad and had to be replaced. How a sensor could cost over $1000 seemed ridiculous. This coincides with campaign 99i006000. Can I be reimbursed for this repair?
When depressing the brake pedal vehicle would go into extended stopping distance. Abs fails without warning. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
When applying ABS brakes on wet pavement pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.
Both o2 sensors have been replaced (at seperate time in past 4 months). Upper/lower ball joints are in need of replacement. According to dealership (desantis chevrolet) should have never passed inspection in april. Have had problem with ABS since purchase of the vehicle. First recall did nothing to fix problem. Abs can't tell difference from wet & dry pavement. Abs will kick in when slowing down on gravel at 20mph, but not at faster speeds on wet pavement.
When brake light flickers & brakes are applied hard, they would make chattering noise. Would have no brakes. Can feel ABS activating. Took to dealership & mechanic indicated problem could have happened, but not on recall.
Consumer had been experiencing intermittent brake problems, one of which resulted in an accident. Although at first the dealer claimed that the brakes were functioning properly, the consumer was later informed that there was a recall on the vehicle control monitor, which is directly associated with braking problems. *ak
While driving at slow speed brake booster and master cylinder failed, causing total failure of brakes, consumer had to coast vehicle until vehicle stopped.
Driving west on sahara slowed down to stop at light and the brakes would`nt work they the exact samething as in 9/98.
Driving on u.s.95 east , traffic slowed down and stopped, and I put on my brakes and I didn`t stop. I continued pushing on the brakes and they made a strange sound and it felt like a thumping under my foot (right). Then I hit the person in front of me.
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Consumer was traveling 15mph on the highway, came to a stop sign and applied brakes, car wouldn't stop. Consumer had to pull the emergency brake in order to stop vehicle.
Four MPH rear end collision. Stood on brakes and vehicle failed to respond to stop. I have since taken the vehicle in for a software change recall. The brakes seem less effective than they were before. I think general motors has hoodwinked you folks with this make believe fix. The brake system on these vehicles is a serious problem and it is not being addressed properly. I am never confident that the brakes will work in a hard braking situation. Please help more than you have at this point. Gm has some very deaf ears on this subject.
Sewell cadillac ,chevrolet dealer,@ 701 baronne at girod, new orleans, louisiana. Quoted me $2900.00 to fix, said a valve failed and have to replace whole system. The replacement looks nothing like what I had. Am I the only one this has happened to? Also I was in new orleans at the time of the failure, I was in the middle of mardi gras parade traffic, for 2 1/2hrs. Of stop and go cars,& people walking in front of my blazer. I was extremely lucky that no one was hurt because of this failure, with the exception of my nerves.I don't feel that the system should have failed, on such a young vehicle. God forbid it would have gone while on the highway. Thankyou for hearing me out. Also, I presently have a file # with chevy about this situation, the number is 000107487.quinta daniels was the representative I spoke with, on monday, march 6,2000.
The diaphram to the power brake booster ruptured causing a hissing noise causing consumer to apply more than normal amounts of pressure to engage the brakes. Nlm
Vehicle ABS system had been reprogramed by dealer per gm recall campaign dec. 27, 1999.
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Brakes have failed on several occasions, accident on one occasions due to failure.
When applying ABS brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a collision. Vehicle recalled in december, 1999.
Erratic performance of ABS has caused consumer to downshift in order to stop vehicle which in time, has affected transmission. Transmisson needed to be replaced. It took 45 days for the vehicle to be repaired, and the consumer had to pay for most of the costly repairs. Consumer wants to be reimbursed. *ak
On july 18, 1999 I experienced a loss of power assisted brakes and a hissing noise coming from the master cylinder area. Vehicle was delivered to braeger chevrolet on july 19, 1999 and cause was reported as "internal vacuum leakage from booster assy h1220 booster assembly, vacuum power brake - replace 510 wpt4 1.90, 1 18029999 booster, fc: 2k, part#: 18029999". I contacted chevrolet and they covered 50% one time good will/ safety item. My cost $170.99. On august 17, 1999 I discovered a leak from the positive battery terminal which had been leaking small quanities of liquid for approximately a two month period of time on the garage floor, progressively becoming a worse leak based on the quanity of fluid found on floor. New battery was purchased on 08/21/99 and installed by myself, no further problems with leakage. Major concern follows: on nov 30, 1999 I observed a squeaking noise from the right front disc brakes and pads. On dec 01, 2000 I delivered my vehicle for a brake inspection and cause was reported as "premature wear to right front disc brakes and pads only". Brakes were serviced by machining rotors and installing new pads, and I was instucted to pay close attention to the right front disc brakes and pads in the future reference the same problem reoccurring and if this occures major front brake work would be necessary. In conclusion, I feel the premature brake wear to the right front only was caused by the battery leakage which also was located at the right front corner of the vehicle. Thank you.
Vehicle sat for 24hours, and battery willnot start vehicle. Also, brakes have to be replaced after 10 months due to wear.
Vehicle is experiencing brake problems, there is a recall regarding the antilock braking system (99i006), however the consumer has not been notified.
I was involved in an accident on may 6, 1999. I had a vehicle pull out in front of me going about 65 MPH. I ended up t- boning him on his driver side. My air bag did not deploy, my seatbelt did not hold me in position to where I hit the rearveiw mirror with my forehead and broke it. The road surface was wet because it had rained earlier. The boy in the other vehicle was driving an older model s-10 blazer the impact throw him to the passenger side of his vehicle. He substained minor injuries while am suffering from severe whiplash, back-aches, head-aches and numbness. I strongly feel with the impact I took the air bag should"ve deployed and the seat belt should"ve held me in place and brakes would"ve slowed me down sooner. In the police report it is marked no for safety device on but it was on because I remember having to reach my cell phone to call for helpbut at that time it had locked me in and I had to release the lever to move to where the cell phone had falling. I called the police department and talked to dan mack who investigated the accident. He said he agreed with me because I would"ve substained more injuries. As of my knowledge the police report was never changed. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and services.
Brakes failed resuolting in an accident. Nlm
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