My ABS light is always on as well as my gas gauge not working
1998 Chevrolet Blazer brakes problems
69 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 8 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 69
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- crashes
- 8
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip34
- Foundation components: disc: rotor6
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3
- Foundation components3
- Foundation components: drum2
- Foundation components: disc: pads2
- Conventional2
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet Blazer brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. If the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.
- Risk
- Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.
Recall number 97V218000 · Recall details
What 1998 Chevrolet Blazer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1998 chevy blazer does not brakes do not pump up and hold they are spongy.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. While driving with the cruise control activated at 50 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. Instead, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, turned off the engine, and restarted the vehicle. In addition, while the vehicle was in park, it unintentionally accelerated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that while driving 4 MPH and depressing the brakes, the vehicle failed to decelerate or stop. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 145,000. Updated 8/19/13 *cn the consumer sated the brake line was so rusty, it had a hole in it. All of the brake lines had to be replaced.
When applied the brakes there is some roughness under the vehicle brakes has been changed and some time getting jammed.
First noticed excessive activation of ABS under normal driving conditions on icy pavement. Now intermittent activation of ABS under normal driving conditions on dry pavement & on wet but not standing water pavement. Faulty ABS activation is occurring several times a week. Have not corrected problem. Intermittent failure of windshield wipers. Occurs occasionally. They will not work at all & then will start working at some point later. Have not corrected the problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. While depressing the brake pedal from approximately 2-5 MPH, the vehicle failed to immediately stop. An independent mechanic replaced the brake system, but the failure still remained. In addition, the wiper blades wiring mechanism did not work effectively. The contact was driving in rainy weather conditions and the wipers would not operate. She had the wiring spliced and was able to use the wipers. The failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 7/3/08 *cn updated 07/03/08
1998 chevy blazer with tire failure. Consumer states that the tires blew out and when he went to get them replaced the mechanic said they were dry rotted. He said the brakes engaged on his way home. *kb the consumer stated the brake and ABS light illuminated and the pedal went to the floor. The rear brakes were replaced. After the tire replacement, the consumer was told there was a problem with the rear brakes by another dealer. The first dealer stated every thing checked out and that maybe the master cylinder that was replaced by the previous dealer may have partially failed. The rear shocks were replaced, the rear view mirror assembly was loose. The dealer glued it back together.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated on its own and made a rattling noise. The vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were applied. The contact placed the vehicle in neutral in order to slow it down and noticed that the throttle had become stuck. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 90,000. Updated 02-04-08. *kb the consumer stated wheels were smoking as a result of the brake pads having been worn. Updated 02/01/08
1998 chevy blazer with multitude of problems, which chevy denies. Including wiper failure, brake failure, complete corrosion of anything touched by dexcool, and on and on. Very unsafe vehicle!!!!!
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer brakes
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 69 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Blazer brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V218000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Blazer have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Blazer model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (531 complaints), 1996 (442 complaints) and 1994 (434 complaints).
Other 1998 Chevrolet Blazer problems
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