I had to replace the front brakes and get new rotors after 30,000 miles. Brakes are very loose, takes a lot of pressure to get them to stop. Dealer said my brakes were worn out, and needed to be replaced just 15k miles after the first service. Anti-lock feature kicks in when I drive over potholes or ice, and did not use the brakes. Also, windshield wiper problem. Wipers stop working intermittently. Dealer replaced the motor. Dealer said motor had shorted out, but the problem started to occur again. When the wipers stop and later start, after manipulating the controls, the overhead digital temperature guage turns off and on. Power window stuck in down position. Has been replaced twice. These three electrical problems (wiper, window, digital guage) seem related as they all cause a battery drain as indicated through the volt meter. Battery went dead after 6 hour road trip. Approx 50k miles on vehicle at time. Had been running the A/C the whole time, which seemed to drain battery.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer brakes complaints
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On april 14, 1997, (18,9113 miles) vehicle had front calipers rebuilt and new pads and rotors installed. On september 25, 1997,(27,585 miles) belt tensioner and belt were replaced. On october 23, 1997, (29,2116 miles) front brake pads were replaced. On november 11, 1997, (30,216 miles) service engine light on. Code po442 found. Vacuum line off pulse valve they said. On january 13, 1998, (34,102 miles) service engine light on. Code p1870 for transmission slippage. Cleared code, that was all. On february 16, 1998, (35,514 miles) service engine light on, and front brakes squeeling , found code p1870. Found water in connector on transmission. Replaced front brake pads and turned rotors. Dealer stated that no further brake work would be done on warranty. February 24, 1998 (36,059 miles) service engine light, front brake squeeling. Transmission level low they said, and advised braked performing as designed at this time. March 5, 1998, (36,562 miles) service engine light on. Found code p1870. Replaced transmission tcc pulse solenoid. March 18, 1998, service engine light on again, dealer refused to work on it. Vehicle was driven home and has remained unmoved since.
Premature brake failure on right side front. Brake pad frozen to caliber causing continuous wear. Replaced under warranty by dealer at 24,000 miles. Same occurred at 38,000 miles, 13 months and 14,000 later. This seems to be a common problem among owners of this vehicle as reported to automobile clubs.
While driving at high speed which is 50 to 60 MPH, the ABS brakes lock up. Also, when applying brakes consumer has to apply pressure to get vehicle to come to a stop.
When applying ABS brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, which nearly caused a collision. Please give any further details.
When driving consumer can hear squeaking/knocking noise coming from the brakes.
In 15 mos. This car has left me more than all others together !!! Have lost thousands of dollars in income . Most unreliable unsafe car I've ever owned . I see hundreds of people in my feild of work and I tell them all not to get a blazer !! It can't stay on the road and the co. Is unwilling to help . Very unhappy with the product and handling of complaint. Read e-mail sent to get the jest of problems this car has had . If my daughter or I die as a result of this faulty car you can be assured you will be sued !!! I've tryed to let someone know since 1-2 mos. After purchase that it was a problem . To no avail chevy does'nt care !!!!!
Ea94038, ABS braking system failure; when applying the brakes during an emergency stopping situation, the brake pedal goes to floor and noise comes from the system. This happens during any type of weather conditions. The problem has been reported to the dealership.
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop.
When leaving a parking lot on a sunny day anti-lock brakes engaged for no reason. This continued for next 5 or 6 times brakes were used. Then when trying to use brakes pedal was very hard and had very little affect on speed for about 5 - 10 seconds. Then brakes engaged harshly due to force I was applying.
Brake calipers lock up causing damage to rotors and pads.
I chose a chevy blazer because I know that chevy is known for the quality of their trucks. Unfortunately I couldn't be any more disappointed with my purchase and also with my dealer. Ever since I owned my 1996 chevy blazer I've had problems with it and the dealership has continued to take advantage as me as a customer. I can't believe how unprofessional a dealership can be and also how a new vehicle can be so unreliable. The 4th day I had this truck 4 -wheel drive went out, I took it to william chevrolet and they took 2 weeks to fix it, not only that, but they told me to rent a car knowing that I was under 25, instead of lending me a replacement car. In last 3 years the brakes have gone out on me 8 times, and the dealership wouldn't once cover it. My wiper motor went out just before the wiper piece recall went out, I paid for them to fix it, and give me a new motor. But then, when I went to the dealership with the recall they wouldn't reimburse me for the motor just the piece. I don't understand if that piece caused my wiper motor to go out that why do I have to pay for it? My heater is now not working to it's fullest and it's the middle of winter. We just got 21 inches of snow and my 4 wheel drive is not working again. I was unaware that my 4 wheel drive was not working 2 days ago, I turned onto indianapolis blvd, and my blazer did a 360 in the middle of a busy intersection, almost causing a 4 car accident. After that I checked to see if my front wheel were moving, and ofcourse they weren't, therefore I only have rear wheel drive on a $25,000 4x4. The last 2 days have been hell, first I could not get my truck out of its parking spot after I'd shoveled for an hour, after I finally got it out, it got stuck in the snow about 7 times, while 1989 escorts are driving around effortlessly. It's so ridiculous, I have to be afraid to take my truck around the block because it gets stuck in an inch of snow. I'm sitting here now because my vehicle can't get me to work.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with brake master cylinder. When applying the brakes, foot goes all of the way to the floorboard. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted. This vehicle has experienced failure of the .master cilinder on two occasions. At last a third master cilinder replaced vehicle is operating. *ak.et.
Whenever the ABS brakes are applied in a panic stop, they do not work. The brake pedal goes to the floor. Took to dealer & informed they work fine & nothing can be done about it.
Ea94038, ABS braking system failure; the brake calipers hang up, causing the brake pads to wear out. The brakes pads have been replaced twice in a 13 month period. Once with 17,000 miles. Pads are being replaced again at 37,000 miles. Gm stated that this is a normal condition.
Consumer learned after being in accident that a bolt in the brake caliper was missing, causing brakes to grind whenever brake are applied in an emergencey situation. Dealer notified , and informed consumer they don't beleive that it happened.
The ABS system makes a loud groaning noise when having to stop on any surface with loose stones, wet surface or anything which allows the vehicle to slide. The noise sounds like the mooing of a cow. When this occurs, the system allows the vehicle to free wheel for a matter of a seconds before the ABS system starts to pulsate under your foot. In the time before the pusating starts, the vehicle is on the steepest part of the hill and due to the heaviness of the vehicle it manages to pick up a great deal of speed. The vehicle stops, but unfortunately on many occasions I end up in the middle of the intersection. As I live in a rural area dominated by large steep hills, this causes quite a problem. I live at the top of a large hill causing me to travel this decline every day and sometimes more than once a day. The steepest part of the hill is the lowest portion at the bottom of which is a stop sign. There is usually loose fine stones on the hill causing the vehicle to slide as you are constantly braking . As soon as the wheels slide, the ABS system kicks in. I have had the car back to the dealer on at least four, maybe 5 occasions. The last time, the dealer kept it a whole day to evaluate it, reporting back to me that the loud mooing sound is the ABS pump. My husband took the service manager for a ride to the area in which we live, showing him the reaction of the ABS system, at which time the dealer decided to keep it for the day to evaluate it. The dealership reported that it functions the way it was designed and they will not do anything to correct the problem because right now it is chevy's problem. If the dealership would do anything to correct it, it would become their problem. I have had far too many close calls, the most recent occurring this week at the bottom of the hill close to our home. There are leaves on the roadway which caused a wheel to slide which kicked in the ABS system on the steepest portion allowing me to end up over half way
Pulled out of parking lot into traffic & had applied brakes to stop. Rearended another vehicle. Blazer did not stop at 20mph. Pedal went to floor. Took to dealer for repairs to brake system.
The consumer has been experiencing ongoing problems with brake pads. Vehicle currently has 40,000 miles and has had 3 brake pad replacements. While the consumer is driving, the brakes give off a loud squeaky noise whenever the brakes are applied. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Front brake pads replaced at 26000 miles. Soft brake pedal, excessive brake pedal travel. . Loss of fluid from brake system. Rear drum brake self adjusters not working, manually set up at dealer.
When driving in the rain and pressing on the brakes, speed reduced to 5 - 7 MPH, the brakes will lock up. Dealer contacted and tried to remedy the problem. The problem still exists.
When appyling the ABS brakes on wet pavement they lock up, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
When driving the vehicle on wet pavement at five to seven MPH, the brakes will lock up. The consumer sometime's will have to keep his foot on the brakes to make sure the vehicle will stop. Contacted the dealer and they can't found the problem.
When driving on wet pavement or if the pavement is wet, the brakes will lock up when the vehicle gets wet.
Ea94038; ABS braking performance; when going about 20-25 MPH, driver applied the brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor, causing driver to rearend vehicle in front. No inclement weather at this time. Brkae failures had occurred intermittently before this accident occurred. The problem was reported to the dealer. The dealer could not duplicate brake problem. *ak
When brakes were applied the pedal became hard and the pedal went to the floor , resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has inspected the vehicle, and determined that the brake booster needed replacement.
I have complained about the brakes not working properly before, I am taking it in again tomorrow. The brakes give when applying light pressure 7 the anti-locking system will come on with light pressure.
Buzzing/electonic/growling sound is heard when brakes are applied and pedal goes to the floor.
When applyling the ABS brakes in normal condition the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance to occur. Please give any further details.
Abs brakes failed three times. Qcaw
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