1997 Chevrolet Blazer: ABS light or ABS activating

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 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.

Filed Aug 31, 2005 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · NC

When slowing to a stop, my ABS system kicks in and allows the vehicle to roll farther than normal, usually happens under 10 m.p.h.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Brakes · 63,000 miles · CA

While driving ABS warning light illuminated . Dealership indicated that ABS sensor module had gone bad and needed to be replaced.

Filed Aug 14, 2003 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · FL

While driving there was noise from the brake motor then the ABS warning light flashed on and brakes locked up. This problem was caused by a failure in the ABS senor, and it needed replacement.

Filed Aug 5, 2002 · Brakes · IN

Consumer states when applying brakes, ABS has a thumping sound and there is long stopping distance. Dealer advised this was normal.

Filed Jun 13, 2001 · Brakes, Suspension · NY

While pulling into a parking space at approx. 5mph the front axle and upper ball joint snapped, causing additional damage to the ABS sensor, sliced the rim among other things. Tires were wearing in a odd position down to the belts, obviously due to problems in the front end. Dealership is repairing now. All under warranty, except the rim since it is a nonmechanical part even though mechanical defects caused the damage. Luckily this happened in a parking space and not 50ft. Sooner on the 4 lane highway I was on with my 8 yr old daughter. The wheel was half on leaning into the truck. Had it happened sooner there would have been an accident involving numerous people. The rear windshield wiper is intermittent and only works when it wants, causing distractions in vision while driving. Sometimes the wiper will not go down for up to 30min.that is also being repaired now. Contacted gm and they claim there have been no previous complaints of this matter with the axle or ball joints breaking.

Filed Dec 10, 2000 · Brakes · NY

This SUV does not stop the way it should. The ABS is over sensitive. It activates way too soon, making this vehicle have a very long stopping distance. In snow this very un-nerving, even at very low speed. Has there been any other concerns or complaints about this vehicles' ABS or long stopping habits?

Filed Dec 10, 2000 · Brakes · NY

This vehicle would not stop in a parking lot. The ABS system activated, but brakes failed to stop the vehicle in a reasonable distance and time. This truck is scary to drive in the snow. It does not want to stop. Has there been any recall for the ABS system on 1997 blazers?