1997 Chevrolet Blazer brakes problems

Filed Jan 14, 2023 · Acceleration, Brakes · AR · crash

Throttle stuck brakes could not stop vehicle. Lost control and rolled. Lucky I was on my property and not a public road. No report. Can be inspected. Available anytime. This is not the only year of this model I have had this problem I have had two 2002 that have had same problem.

Filed Oct 25, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 100,000 miles · VA

While driving at night the high beams go out and the interior light will not turn off when the doors are closed or the switch turned off.

Filed Feb 10, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 79,300 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet blazer. While driving at an unknown speed, the ABS warning light illuminated and the front brakes locked up intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS pump and electronic control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,300.

Filed Jun 5, 2013 · Brakes · 81,500 miles · FL

While driving my 1997 chevy blazer, I was turning to the left off the highway at 60mph. I applied my brakes which started my deceleration, suddenly the brake pedal went the floor. I pumped the brake pedal one more time with no resistance. I had to apply the parking brake and started making large s-turns to burn off the speed and manually downshifting the transmission. After I finally stopped the vehicle I checked the brake lines and found out that the front driver's side metal brake line had rusted through and was spraying brake fluid all over the place. This is the second time in 3 months that the brake lines have burst on this 1997 chevy blazer. The last time the rear main brake line burst.

Filed Feb 11, 2013 · Body, Brakes · 80,500 miles · FL

I just picked up my 1997 chevy blazer oct 31, 2012 with 79000 miles on it. I noticed that there was a large amount of corrosion buildup on the under carriage of the vehicle. Luckily yesterday, while sitting in my driveway, I noticed brake fluid leaking behind the driver's side door. Under closer inspection, I found out that the rear brake line was severely corroded and had burst. Now I cannot drive my blazer until I get this fixed. With this leak, I inspected the rest of my brake lines to which I've found both my front brake lines in a severely corroded state as well waiting to burst. This is a great safety issue.

Filed Jun 29, 2011 · Brakes · 162,557 miles · DE

Left rear oem metallic brake line corroded on a 1997 chevy blazer resulting in loss of braking power. Line was not damage, just leaks out of pipe every time you push the brake pedal. Line is attached to frame above left rear wheel axle. Upon inspection it looks rusted out.

Filed May 17, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 175,000 miles · KY · fire

Abs wire caught fire on my 1997 chevy blazer after turning it off. And caught antifreeze reservoir on fire. Luckily I could catch it before it burned the truck up. Called dealer and they said that there was no recall on the problem.

Filed Dec 7, 2009 · Brakes · 104,000 miles · PA

Purchased this previously enjoyed vehicle from dealer june 2009, first snow fall found that the ABS system locks up when going over any slippery service. Pedal is hard to compress during incident and resists pressure, and makes growling sound. Outside observer notes that front wheel actually locks up and soon not turn during occurrence. Will be serviced by dealer on following friday, should be covered under extended warranty that was purchased when car was purchased. Will return with more information after. And will also report if dealer honors warranty in this situation. Could cause accident and sliding if not skilled in handling vehicle and even if you are.

Filed Mar 8, 2006 · Acceleration, Brakes · 70,000 miles · MI

Owning this vehicle has been a nightmare and a financial drain. Windshield wipers worked when they chose, replaced wiper motor due to defective part. Upper and lower ball joints all had to be replaced. Wheel bearings had to be replaced. A/c stopped working, had it looked at and recharged and it still doesn't work. Fuel gage didn't work, replaced fuel sensor and sending unit. Rear wiper quit working, replaced rear wiper motor, a few days later it does not work again. Replaced water pump, have replaced ABS only to get a recall after the fact with no reimbursement. Wears through brake pads entirely too fast. Replaced alternator and battery twice. Rear hatch does not unlock with key. Headlights are so dim they might as well not exist. Water leaks into interior on drivers side due to a bad seal. Idler arm needs to be replaced. Gas pedal sticks. Now heater fan works sometimes. Reading through the complaints we are all experiencing the same problems and nothing is being done about it. Recalls issued on some vehicles but not all? Now I hear gm put a bad intake manifold gasket on these as well as several other cars (1997) and did not issue a recall because it is not a safety matter! This causes antifreeze to leak into the engine and ultimately ends in a repair of at least 1500.00. After my experience with this vehicle I will be purchasing soon and it most likely will not be gm. Sad since my dad worked for them for 30 years. They should be held accountable for putting a bad product on the market and leaving us to dry.

Filed Dec 21, 2005 · Brakes · 77,000 miles · CA · crash

While traveling at 25 MPH on a wet roadway I approached a vehicle stopped at a stop light. At around 6 car lengths I applied my brakes and the vehicle would not stop, resulting in a rear end crash with the vehicle in front of me. When I applied the brakes the vehicle started to vibrate as if the ABS brakes were activating. The braking system failed to provide much stopping power. The speed at the time of collision was about 15 MPH, slowed from 25.