I have a 1998 s-10 chevy blazer that has an ABS problem. The brakes are unable to stop the vehicle at a safe distance. 90% of the time the brake pedal resists pressure being put on it and pushes back. I had the ABS fuse removed to disconnect the system and the problem ceases. My mechanic says the ABS sensors will have to be replaced at a cost over $1000.00. This vehicle is up for inspection this month and will not pass because of this problem.
1998 Chevrolet Blazer brakes complaints
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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.
1998 chevrolet blazer 4wd SUV - unwanted application of the antilock brake system at low speeds cause increased stopping distances.
Replaceing front pads , and went to put brake guide pins back in, only to find inset female threads dethreaded. Upon inspection it lookede like there was a different type (maybe softer) metal female thread to the housing.
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.
-- passenger side recliner handle broke -- front brake pads and rotor have had to be replaced twice in the 6yrs of ownership -- windshield wiper works erratically (stopping in the middle of the window) -- the extra heavy duty battery died after 3 yrs of ownership -- the alternator had to be replaced.
My wife was in danger driving the truck when she brought it to another route (another shop), which was hutchens chevrolet. They told my wife and gave her the paper work stating that, the truck was unsafe and she could have been in danger if continued driving it. When he was told of the brake problems, (the car dealership owner) he instructed my wife to take it to his own auto repair shop, when my wife got the truck back, it was in the same state not everything was fixed. The work was completed at hutchens. The work had to have cost about $378.00. And there are more troubles with the truck, I see signs of rust and corrosion, there are vibrations when the vehicle is in excess of 60 miles.
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
Vehicle vibrated while driven 60 MPH when the brakes were applied. The dealer kept the vehicle for over a month. The problem was recurring.
The seat back, transfer case, and windshield wiper motor all failed. *ak *cb the parking brake was adjusted, the air condition blew warm air, and the oil cooler lines were replaced.
My ABS light goes on frequently. I have been in a couple of almost collisions. In slow moving traffic, the sensor goes on and freezes my brakes. My car has been to dealership and to repair centers and all companies say they there is nothing wrong. The solution each time was just to replace the sensor, however, even driving out of dealership the ABS light went on. I have read in the past similar instances with ABS problems, is there ever going to be a recall, or is it going to take a serious lawsuit/accident before the problem gets fixed? I also have experienced the right passenger seat handle breaking, and it is still broken.
First the ABS warning light started illuminating every so often starting in 2002, now the wipers have become very erratic. It has now gotten so bad that it has become a safety hazard. It does not matter what setting ( delay, slow or fast) the wipers are set at they react on their own. Sometimes they stop completely which causes a severe safety hazard when driving in the rain. You could have the setting on slow delay and they will begin going very fast or medium speed, then change again for no reason. They also continue to run when the switch is turned completely off. This started about two months ago and has increased in intensity with each use due to rain. I understand previous year models were recalled for a very similar problem and I am wondering if this years model has been added to the recall list?
Nar 03-31-2003 *mr consumer experienced problems with wheel bearing, heater control switch, gas gauge, right door lock, brakes, and oil sending hoses.
Wiper stopped working intermediately. Replaced upper and lower ball joints, idler arm, cap, rotor and coil wire. Ph
This vehicle is plagued with problems. Replaced both front & rear shocks at 51,800 miles at a cost of $342.00. At 50,800 miles, replaced disc pads, disc brake shims and rear rotors at a cost of $290.00 - rear brakes were completely rusted out. Four new tires at a cost of $440.00 were put on this vehicle at 48,610 miles. I have had this vehicle aligned and tires balanced three times in ten months - one was a forced balance at a cost of $160.00. The steering wheel is not straight and the vehicle's passenger side sits 1" to 1 1/2" lower than the driver's side. No one seems to be able to figure out what the problem is with this vehicle. Next repair is to adjust the torsion bar and re-align it to see if this fixes the problem. Every time I go over the slightest bump, the whole body of the vehicle shakes! It feels and sounds like the fenders and doors are going to fall off. I have owned this vehicle for 13 months, put 8,600 miles on it and have spent $2,385.00 in repairs so far. I am not a happy person.
Consumer backed his boat trailer into the landing, applied the brakes and placed the transmission in park, consumer began loading the boat, when entering the vehicle, he placed it in drive and then pulled the emergency brake and also applied the foot brake, the foot brake held for a second then went all the way to the floor, the vehicle proceeded to roll into the lake, consumer had to give the vehicle a little gas in order to get the vehicle onto level ground.
I have been reporting this problem at least six times between three different dealers. They all can never find anything wrong. No safety defect listed.
When depressing brake pedal to come to a stop, pedal is hard and will not go down. If I keep my foot on pedal eventually it stops but it requires longer stopping distance. While driving makes humming, moaning noise until ABS light comes on and problem stops. Braking becomes easier. Was told by mechanic that right front hub bearing is bad and needs to be replaced. Was told this may clear up ABS/braking situation. Fuel gauge does not work properly. Shows half tank when near empty. As fuel level goes down, gauge goes up.fuel pump went out and had to be replaced.
Brake line is rubbing up against wheel column, resulting in formation of a hole in brake line. This has caused vehicle to lose brake pressure during normaloperation. Dealership has not examined vehicle for this problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
Back of the vehicle was making a squeaking noise. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer said vehicle needed a new rear brake system. Rear brakes were rusted and deteriorated. Please provide any further information.
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.
Has problems with back rotors and brakes keep locking up. Contacted dealer, and dealer is taking a look at brakes.
Scraping and pulsing noticed under braking. Upon inspection large(dollar bill size) sections were missing from the surface of the brake rotor. Appeared as though it had rusted from the inside out. Mechanic stated he had seen this before on this type of vehicle. Both rotors and all pads needed to be replaced.
When appyling brakes pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
We took the car in for brake pads and the installer said the drums were worn down to almost nothing. They should not wear out that fast. The back is fine just the front. I also want to tell you about a 1992 cadillac the alloy wheels of our fleetwood are bad. We have put many different tires on and they all go flat because of the alloy wheels. You will be going down the highway and the tires go flate. Noone seems to be able to fix them because they are alloy.
I have contacted gm several times to no avail.here are my problems.the right side latch on the seat has been replaced three times by apple valley cherolet. Now the one on the left has broken.this is a two door vehicle and the only way to get in and out of back seat.this car is not mistreated to have this happen.three times it has left me sitting and wont start sometimes you can tell when its going to happen because the lights will dim and the charging gage will drop they have tried to repair this but havent,the windsheild wipers now will delay for about five times then they just stop in the middle of the windsheild or keep running as fast as they can until you turn them off and start over,the four wheel drive system kicks in on its own and you have to stop to get it back to two wheel drive,not the light on the dash it stays in two,the brakes are spongee and go almost all the way to the floor,gm said my blazer wasnt in the recall for the brakes because of where it was made,the exhaust smells like sewer I dont know if I have an exhaust leak or not,when I received this vehicle I ordered it in december of 97 and received it in feb. Of 98.the bolt was missing off of the strut,they replaced that and alligned the front end and it still will not stay in allignment,since the warranty has ran out 4,000 miles ago we have replaced a belt tightner and a water pump
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