1999 Chevrolet Blazer: grinding or squealing brakes

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 Mar 27, 2009 · Suspension · 147,868 miles · NY

I was driving highway speed when I heard a loud grinding noise in front end then a severe pull to my left which veered me off the road , luckily there was a grassy knoll to my left and not a guard rail. When I exited I found my front left wheel off . The shop said my wheel fell off due to a bad bearing. I found this odd due to my replacing both bearings a year before. Apparently its a common problem. Veh. Has 147k at this incident and only 126k when replaced parts the first time. In addition had 4x4 actuator replaced, fuel pump, oil cooler lines replaced, and pitman arm...all apparently common and frequent repairs with this vehicle !!

Filed Mar 13, 2006 · Brakes · 89,000 miles · WI

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 MPH and applying the brakes the ABS activated. While the brakes were applied the brake pedal pulsated and there was a grinding nose coming from the front of the vehicle. When the ABS activated the stopping distance was increased. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes, antilock. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the model and VIN.

Filed Dec 19, 2005 · Fuel system, Suspension · 87,500 miles · NJ

Dt: the contact complained about multiple problems. While driving at 40 MPH on a damp road the driver's side wheel came off. He was able to steer the vehicle safely to the curb. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who replaced the upper ball joint on the driver's side and realigned the wheels. Later, he heard a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The mechanic determined that the other ball joints needed to be replaced. However, they have not been replaced. Also, the windshield fogged up. The mechanic stated the heater core broke and the coolant was leaking. The heater core was replaced. N addition, the vehicle had problems starting. The mechanic had to replace the fuel pump and fuel injector. The starting problem has not returned.

Filed May 4, 2005 · Brakes · 40,928 miles · OH

Consumer stated: brakes were squeaking, seemed like braking distance was twice to three times to stop, sometimes had to push all the way to the floor, could feel brake pedal going back and forth. Also, while driving and whether using brakes or not one could hear a rattle of noise. Dealer said calipers were totally defective. Replaced brake pads and rotors

Filed May 8, 2004 · Transmission · 56,000 miles · CA

My husband's was driving his 2000 chevy blazer (52,000 mi) out of a parking lot when he heard a bump and his transmission fell out of gear, from then on the car would not go in reverse. We spent $2,200.00 for a new transmission. A year I am driving my 1999 chevrolet blazer (56,000 mi.) up hill on a one lane, (each way) curvyroad and I hear a bang and grinding noise and, surprise, no more reverse. Coincidence - I think not. We had to get out and stop traffic to try to manually turn the car around so we could drive back forwad. Very dangerous situation.

Filed Mar 8, 2004 · Transmission · 70,245 miles · PA

Transmission failure - vehicle will no move in reverse - transmission squeals, transmission will not shift until engine reaches at least 3000rpm even under no pressure. Transmission drops into neutral after foot is taken from accellerator.

Filed Aug 12, 2002 · Steering, Suspension · NY

Front wheel hub on on front driver and passenger side had to be replaced several times due to a grinding noise when driving.*ak idler arm and ball joint were also replaced.

Filed Apr 7, 2000 · Suspension · MI

Manufacturer appears to have failed to grease ball joints during assembly. It also appears that two purchsed grease jobs also were not actually performed by the dealer. At 7,000 miles the front end was making grinding noise and the steering wheel was lurching on turns. The dealer's fix is to grease the ball joints and send us back on the road without an inspection nor alignment check.

Filed Nov 19, 1999 · Body, Engine · VA

Pulley makes squealing sound and could cause drive belt failure.... Tire would rub on iner fender well when making turns. Front suspension make a squeeking or creeking sound at any speed when going of any type of bump.....driver side seat adjustment lever broke off in my hand when trying to adjust front seat position.