1997 Chevrolet Blazer: rotors or pads wearing out early

6 of the 767 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer describe rotors or pads wearing out early.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year

2002
1
2001
2
2000
1
1999
2
1998
1
1997
6
1996
12
1995
16
1994
2
1993
1
1992
2
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Oct 31, 2003 · Suspension · 72,000 miles · MA

Trucks upper/lower ball joints were replaced on 3 separate occasions because of premature wear.

Filed Dec 21, 2000 · Brakes · PA

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.

Filed Nov 17, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · MI

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.

Filed Aug 22, 2000 · Brakes · VA

Brake pads and rotors were prematurely wearing out, and have been replaced five times, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Jun 5, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · NY

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.

Filed Dec 16, 1998 · Brakes · OH

Front brake pads worn out prematurely.

Service bulletins that may apply

Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinAntilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds
Dec 1, 2002 Service bulletinAntilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy
Sep 27, 2001 Service bulletinSubject regarding necessary resurfacing of the park brake drum

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer premature wear

Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer?

6 of 767 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer (1%) mention rotors or pads wearing out early. The model year with the most reports is 1995.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer?

There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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