1999 Chevrolet Blazer brakes problems

Filed Jan 22, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 183,567 miles · IN · crash

The ABS systemm is not working and the is a short in the front end,..causing the battery to die. Amazingly after the battery was removed from the vehicle the lights on the bumper that are supposed to light up the liceness plate was still on. Long with other lights under the hood. How is this possible.,,unless there is an alternate power source that I was never made aware of. The is police documitaton on this.

Filed Dec 8, 2016 · Brakes · 100 miles · OH · crash

There was a manufacturer's recall in august 20, 1999 for 2000 chevy blazers: the brake pipe union fittings that feed the various brake system components may leak and cause a loss of braking function and need an additional stopping time. Dealers will inspect the brake pipe union for signs of leaking brake fluid and replace the union if necessary. Our vehicle is a 1999 blazer that appears to have the same problem, but chevrolet claims there wasn't a recall issued for our vehicle. We think it should have been included. Our vehicle doesn't stop when the brakes are applied, but needs a longer stopping time and distance. It is an unsafe condition. Original recall from the federal safety agency manufacturer's report date: august 20, 1999 the federal safety agency campaign id number: 99v220000

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Brakes · 163,400 miles · KY

Applied brakes & pedal suddenly started sinking to the floor. Was able to stop due to slow speed. Scared me to death & nearly hit a car. If happened on freeway it could have killed someone. Later found that a rear driver side steel brake line mounted metal on metal, hard to find behind wheel well & on frame, had rusted through. All others near it are also in equally bad condition. No moving part to wear out & there's no excuse for such cheapness on such a safety related item.

Filed May 9, 2013 · Brakes, Suspension · 100,000 miles · CO

I am shocked to find out that there are so many other people having problems with the ABS brakes and the front end ball joints. I am actually afraid to drive my blazer after reading about the problems. I live in a small town in the mountains and have to drive mountain roads and along a river to get to a bigger city. I average about once a month this trip and if I my blazer was to have a wheel fall off because of a bad ball joint system I and maybe others would be dead or seriously hurt. I have over the years replaced my ball joints several times as they keep going bad, much more than just normal wear it appears. I also have for the last 6 months or so have had the ABS light come on and the ABS brakes come into play when slowing down or coming to a stop on dry roads. There are times the light is on when I first start my blazer and haven't even moved yet. A mechanic that looked at it said that it appeared that the sensor would need replacing. I did not have it done as it was going to be several hundred dollars for the repair. What does it take to have a recall? How can people tell you of the problems they too are having, when these problems are not publicly announced and they have no idea that it is not just their vehicle. Like me, I had no idea there were these problems going on for other people too. Like I said I now am afraid about having a major accident because of the ball joint/suspension problem that is talked about on this website. I can not afford to buy a new vehicle. Can't we get help before someone has to be hurt or killed?

Filed Jul 30, 2012 · Brakes · 110,500 miles · PA

Brakes failed, pedal went to floor, upon inspection found lines rusted in rear.

Filed Feb 23, 2012 · Brakes · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and coming to a stop, the brakes would not engage properly, causing an increase in stopping distance and time. The ABS warning light also illuminated at the time of the failure. The dealer was not contacted and the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) but did not receive confirmation of whether the vehicle was included in the recall. The failure and the current mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 7, 2012 · Brakes · 156,466 miles · MI

While driving down the road approaching a stop light my wife tried to stop and the brakes just made that ABS buzzing noise and was not stopping. This was caused by the wheel bearing ABS sensor being bad not the wheel bearing itself this should not be able to happen as it is a danger/accident waiting to happen!

Filed Sep 14, 2010 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · AR

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet blazer ls. The contact was driving approximately 5 MPH and approaching a traffic stop. As the contact applied the brakes, there was an abnormal grinding. In order to stop the vehicle the contact would have to apply the brakes abruptly. The failure would occur intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 116,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2010 · Brakes · NJ

On saturday, july 3, 2010 my 1999 chevy blazer front and rear brakes failed due to excessive corrosion. Lucky no one was hurt. This is a major defect that must be addressed before someone gets killed.

Filed May 17, 2010 · Brakes · 103,000 miles · VA

Today I took my 1999 chevy. Blazer xl in for a state safety inspection-I just got a call from merchants tire and auto in culpeper, va that it's going to cost: $1200.00 to pass inspection. Up to this point I've never had a problem braking? Of any kind? Then for my vehicle to "flunk" due to brake issues? I went online -typed 1999 chevy blazer---recalls etc... Comes to find out---these problems should have been taken care many years ago according to the highway safety commission. Do I have a legal claim here-since problem was never fixed w/recall?