When applying the brakes, extreme pressure had to be put on the pedal to stop the vehicle. Dealer says brake pads need to be replaced after only 15,000. *ak consumer states that after the brake pads were replaced, the brakes squeak and the vehicle pulls to the left, dealer states this would go away.
1997 Chevrolet Blazer brakes complaints
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Driving the truck in drizzling rain, entering onto a entrance ramp, when another vehicle failed to yield. Consumer had to apply pressure to the brakes and the truck began wobbling from side to side, and finally hit a guardrail. The anti-lock braking system locked up.
Abs brake problems; intermittently while driving on dry pavement at low speed under regular braking conditions and applying the brakes, the pedal goes down and the vehicle keeps going forward. When applying the brakes the second time ,the vehcle stops. The dealer is not able to detect the problem with the blazer. This is the 6th time the blazer has been to the dealership for this problem.
Electrical system failed. Also, ABS brakes were replaced.
Abs equipped; upon depressing the brake pedal notices a loud sound from the front of the vehicle, consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced the front right rotor and pads.
Electrical sysyem failure was causing fuses to blow out.
Driver seat not mount securely, alignment and steering malfunction, windshield set incorrectly, and brakes make clicking noise when applied.
When applying the brake the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle does not stop. Dealer has adjusted brakes 4 times, and problem still exists. Dealer also replaced master cylinder. In addition, gears were stuck in park.
Anti lock brakes failed causing vehicle collision.
When the brakes are applied they lock up, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has replaced the pads and the shoes on the vehicle.
Anti lock brakes failed, causing a collision.
On regular road conditions when applying the brakes the truck skidded 54 feet before stopping, causing truck to rear end vehicle stopped at a red light. The truck front bumper has been repaired.
Braking apparatus experiences 80 to 90% wear thereby reducing system's effectiveness. *ak consumer states it is very hard to stop vehicle when braking.
In wet conditions the defective ABS braking system malufunctions, causing the brake pedalto fade and extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot determine problem. *ak
When applied the ABS brakes the truck slides. But this only happens when it is wet outside on the road. Consumer thinks that it could be the tire or the ABS brakes.
Consumer was at stop sig., when she began driving from stop sign she got up to 25-30 MPH cars in front began to stop. Consumer tried pressing brakes, and vehicle would not stop. She pressed all the way to the floor, but still resulted in a crash.
Anti-lock brakes not functioning properly, driver has to press pedal all the way to the floor before engaging.
Owner claims that when he drives the car and applies the brakes the car pulls tothe left hand side of the road.
When brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor. This is an intermittent problem.
Brakes: whe applying the brakes have to steer in the opposite direction so vehicle will not go off highway. Abs kicks in whenever hitting a bump. Vehicle has been in shop five times , had a master cylinder put in, rotors replaced twice brake shoes and pads replaced twice. Foreign substance found in back wheel drums.
Abs brake failure. Also, front brake calipers/pads/rotors failed due to poor quality of brakes.
Brake pedal goes to the floor, not able to stop vehicle.
When brakes are applied at sppeds as low as 20mph they resist. The dealer has repalced the brake shoes . Consumer after the dealer repaired the brakes the problem still exists.
Abs brakes are inadequate due to poor design.
The truck has ABS brakes. The disc brakes wore out on the truck at 10000 miles. The truck has increased stopping distances.
Abs brakes; when brakes are applied extended stopping distance is experienced/ pedal goes to the floor, on dry surface, in for repair, no problem found. *ak consumer states address is incorrect and has never owned a chevrolet blazer.
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