Brakes routinely do not effectively stop. They "lock" give off a clicking sound, and the truck slides instead of stopping. It is my understanding that chevy blazers "just do that." the condition is unsafe and happens to me frequently not just on the date indicated or at the mileage reported. I have had the vehicle for 1 year now.
1997 Chevrolet Blazer brakes complaints
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Dealership helped pay for a small portion of repair of both complaints. Gmc did not offer any assistance whatsoever. Also replaced my brake pads for the 4th time at 43,000 mile. They are prematurely wearing more than likely because the calipers are locking up. Have had nothing but problems with this vehicle since it's purchase.
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?
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?
Brake pedal went straight to the floor & vehicle finally stoppped after pumping the brakes. Dealer said that pads needed to be changed. Dealer was showing no concern for problem, nor have they done antyhing.
When applying brakes at slow speed 20mph while driving over bump, brake pedal goes to floor. This has happened a few times, dealer could not find problem.
Transmission had to be rebuilt after blowing. Transmission now jerks intermittently from 1st to 2nd. Brake pads wear extremely quick. Wiring harness under drivers seat had multiple shorts, causing no power seats, power locks, and flahing interior lights while driving.
Consumer believes there is a defect in the vehicles braking system, the brakes have been replaced five times and the vacuum power brake booster assembly has been replaced once. Nlm
Gas gauge unreliable below half tank, fluctuates up and down between full and empty. Need to use trip meter to gauge fuel in tank by mpg. Front brakes and rotor recently replaced due to shaking in steering wheel while braking. Per dealer, rotors were badly warped.
Traveling 63mph approaching slowing/stopping traffic from a distance. Gradually began slowing vehicle and applying increased brake pressure. Traffic then stopped, applied heavy pressure-both feet on pedal, hands braced on wheel and body thrust back in the seat. Brake pedal was soft and to the floor and vehicle did not stop. Abs did not work - no "chk, chk, chk" sound and no pulsating. Resulted in rear end collision. Noticed that an ABS recall exists for model of vehicle manufactured in same month/year (the federal safety agency campaign id#: 99v193000) but was told by chevrolet that this vehicle is not included because it is a 1997 model.
The brake power assist unit was replaced but the brakes are still not functioning well. I had the dealer check them and they said they checked out ok.
Driver side rearview mirror fell off when the door was being shut.
Fuel injection system repaired at the dealer and the day the vehicle was taken out of the shop it flooded with gasoline and caught fire.
When putting on brakes while on ice/ water/graval or anytime stepping on brakes pedal will go to floor, making a rumbling noise and vehicle will keep going.
Brake pads and rotors were prematurely wearing out, and have been replaced five times, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Abs brakes grind, causing failure. Brake pedal to floor and won't stop. Abs light stays on continually. I have had many near misses of rear-end accidents. Have been unable to get assistance in the repair. Warranty has expired and the cost to get this fixed/resolved has prevented my taking the blazer to a dealer for many months. Will be taking the blazer to a dealer on monday, august 7, 2000.
When applying brakes pedal went all the way to the floor, and she heard an air noise. Also, consumer said at other times brake pedal does not go down at all &the blazer. *ak the dealer stated that the cause was bad master cylinder and brake booster.
This has been taken into the same dealer several times for brake problems without any satifactory answers. The last time was about 3 months ago when I finally gave up and have been looking at trading it off in the near future when I can afford to. At the last effort to correct the problem with the service mgr, he told me that the caracteristics of the brake pedal slowly go to the floor at a stop sign or lite is normal. He said" this is caused by the brake lines expanding" and is normal with the 97 blazers. Braking problem still exists today.
1. The brakes lock up all the time when you go from dry to wet weather. When you press on the brakes they lock-up. Dealer states that there is no problem with the brakes. 2. Have went through 3 sets of brake pads already. Dealer replaced calipers in 1998 but the pads still wear out too fast. This is the front brakes.
Failure of engine control systems to reduce idle RPM on deceleration is causing undue strain on braking system and premature wear of components. Problem has been reported to dealer on two occasions and has not been corrected. Reduced braking ability while in gear and even downshifting due to the engine's delay in reducing the idle speed has forced the driver to shift to neutral to during braking to disable the engine from the drive system. The vehicle is equipped with a manual 5-speed transmission. Problem may be linked to other models with faulty egr valves but has not been diagnosed by my dealer. Their only solution is to download a new program into the ECM, but it hasn't worked.
Brakes spongy, inability to stop in proper manner, almost in 3 accidents this past weekend, this will be my 4th set of brakes in 26,000 miles, I don't know if it is the ABS that is causing it, because no one can find out what the problem is, master cylinder replaced, tires are still bad from the day I purchased auto, I have 2 dealerships telling me two different stories, no one can fix auto, gm will not respond to complaints of this safety issue, they brush it off, the system is bad, and they will not correct the problem.
Noise from underneath very annoying. Brakes replaced by dealer when bought now sqeaking after only 9500 miles the transmission dipstick has rusted and particles are going into the transmission. Dealership does not care the radiator was full of slug had to be flushed out of pocket for me now there is a burning smell after I accelerate smells like burnt toast. This car nothing but problems since I purchased it and will never buy this brand again thank you for listening
Abs brakes failed, causing consumer to hit a vehicle the vehicle in in front.
Whenever brakes were applied in a sudden stop or emergency situation, it caused brakes to fail, and brake pedal would also pulsate. Dealer notified.
Vehicle is experencing excessive wear of front brake pads. Consumer has contacted dealer on several occasions, and pads were replaced. Rear drums have been machined, and rotors have been turned 3 times and are in need of replacement. *ak
The vechile was coming up to a stoplight. My daughter was driving my 1997 chevy blazer. She pushed down on the brakes and nothing happened. She tried again and still nothing. She and my younger daughter crashed into a semitruck trailer. The police estimate her speed at 28 MPH. There are no skid marks. The brakes did not work.
When applying ABS brakes pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. Please give any further details.
Car towed in three times last summer 6/28/ car stalled, electrical system problems, replaced battery, alternator,7 /27 reprogrammed PCM, 9/16 brakes failed replaced master cylinder. We've had other problems with this car from the start. Chevy can't figure out why the car engine started smoking and eventually caught on fire. Car has always been maintained, we have extended 8 year warranty. It was very dangerous, my daughter had taken the car just 1/2 mile to the shopping center and back when it started smoking. The car is totalled, she was not hurt and a neighbor was helpful by called the fire department. This was exceedingly dangerous.
Since I bought the truck with 33 miles, I have spent app. $2,000 on it, above the wty's and maint. 12/96 - passenger side got flooded, 9/97 recall done, sucking air sound ( not found by tech.),1/98 - complete mait 15k + 4x4 service($235), 2/98 -f. Brakes + machined rotors ($162), gas gauge not working took, removed dash( broke hazard light) replaced gas tank sensor -3 days(rental given) 1 day later, filled the tank and the gas ran out ( a day lost at work), 1/99 - 4x4 switch replaced, 7/99 - replaced f.brakes ,2 ball joints, new rotors,2 rear axle seals + cleaned oil out of rear brake($540), 9/99 - car doesn't start once replaced battery, serpentine belt($248), 1/00 - wipers work off+ on- replaced wiper board, replaced starter with rebuilt + wty, 2 cooler lines($799). Now when I bought the car the sales person agreed to give a rental, a new service man starts and says" I'm new and you don't get a rental unless it;s in over night" just to let you no I"m a medical assistant and just can't miss work at any time the car is in for repairs. Very disappointed.
My 1977 blazer would not turn over this morning. A check of the battery (original) indicated that the battery acid was leaking from the battery and has corroded the battery holder, the car frame and the brake line. I understand that there has been a recall of other vehicles for leaking battery problems. I believe the problem batteries are also in the 1977 chevrolet blazer. I am concerned about the damage that may have been caused to the front brake line. I replaced the battery today... And have kept the old one in case the federal safety agency wants to see it.
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