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.
1998 Chevrolet Blazer: brake failure
13 of the 715 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
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!!!!!
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to stop at 4 MPH the antilock brakes failed causing the vehicle to hit a mailbox. This occurred during normal braking on a road covered with snow. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer therefore, no repairs were made.
Dt*: the contact stated when attempting to stop at low speeds the brake pedal went to the floor and there was an increased stopping distance. The vehicle was seen by an independent repair shop. Both wheel speed sensors of the antilock brakes were replaced.
Dt: the consumer purchased a chevrolet blazer new on 01/28/98 from masse chevrolet of east providence, rhode island. The consumer always maintained this vehicle at the proper service intervals. Has all the records. On september 14, 2005 the brakes failed. It happened when turning into driveway and going back down the driveway toward the road. Was able to stop the vehicle by running into the trees alongside driveway. The vehicle was then towed to a garage, where the consumer was trying to find out what happened so suddenly. The brakes have been repaired before. All gm trucks from 1999 up have been recalled because of brake problems. The consumer did not think there was any difference between a 1999 model and a 1998 model. . It was definitely a life threatening situation, which was why he was trying to contact the national safety council.*ak the hydraulic lines throughout the brake system were corroded and replaced. The consumer stated there was some scrapes on the front of the vehicle, but didn't consider it a crash.
While applying the brakes a loud grinding noise was heard coming from the front. Brake pedal went to the floor, and the brakes failed to stop vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to a repair shop.
According to the dealership emergency brake failed due to plastic part poorly designed by the manufacturer. The pedal engages, but the emergency brake will not lock. Owner contacted the manufacturer, who stated that it was wear and tear. *ak
When applying ABS brakes on wet pavement pedal goes to the floor ,causing extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot identify cause please give any further details.
When appyling brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Problem becomes more pprononced when vehicle is driven on wet pavement. Dealer cannot identify cause. Please give any further details.
Iintermittently when applying brakes pedal went to the floor. This happened during normal stopping. Problem was reported to the dealership. Dealership stated that problem was normal. Vehicle owned by massapequa water district.
Entering highway and getting prepared to move into another lane, another truck pulling a trailer pulled in front of the car ahead of the consumer's vehicle. He hit the brakes and so did the consumer, but brakes failed. Consumer was on her way to the cobbs chevrolet because of transmission problems. Contacted the dealer.
Was driving 30mph and started to apply brake pedal, had no brakes. Pedal went to the floor. Had vehicle towed to dealer to check & to repair, if needed.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds
- Rear parking brake shoe retaining spring clip service kit for drum-in-hat (DIH) equipped vehicles
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy
- Subject regarding necessary resurfacing of the park brake drum
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
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer?
13 of 715 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (2%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
Wipers 240Ball joint 29ABS 17Fire or smoke 15Adaptive cruise 13Airbag light 12Headlights 12No deployment 11Stalling 10Grinding brakes 9Seat belt 9Harsh shifting 8Slipping 8Transmission failure 8Door locks 7Overheating 7Jerking 6Engine failure 5Fuel gauge 5Fuel smell 5Power steering loss 5Won't start 5
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