On a routine oil change on my 1999 chevy blazer, my mechanic pointed out that the brake lines were corroded, and he was concerned that I would lose the brakes while driving. He test drove the car, and the brakes gave out. He was not driving fast and told me that if I kept that car the brake lines would have to be replaced. Was there a recall? Fox news told about a possible recall on april 9, 2010.
1999 Chevrolet Blazer brakes complaints
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Steel brake lines from ABS module to brakes corroding or rusting through.
While driving in slippery conditions, such as on wet grass or in packed snow and applying the brakes on my 1999 chevrolet blazer, I invariable experience a jolting from the ABS system as the breaks grab and release repeatedly with my foot applying steady pressure on the brake pedal. This most often occurs while traveling at speeds under 30mph or while slowing to a stop. I was able to get the vehicle to stop each time by taking my foot off the pedal and braking again several times. Inspection of the system revealed no obvious defects or damage that would have caused this to happen.
1999 chevy blazer zr2 (SUV) antilock brake system is failing at low speeds 7-10 MPH? Causing improper braking and pulling. Nothing done to correct yet - haven't found the cause. No crash yet. Read an article that gm was recalling 8000 vehicles up north due to this problem but I live in fl. And am having the same issue ???? No info found on line yet as to diagnosis or resolution of the problem other than just replacing the entire system $$$$.
Brakes do not work on a 1999 chevy blazer , you put on the brakes and you don't know if it is going to stop or not , you press down hard , but it wont stop .it does stop , but you push hard on the brakes and it takes a long time for it to stop , it is in the antilock brakes , not working right , and I have talked to other people that have blazers and they tell me there blazer does the same thing , please do something before people get killed for this , [xxx]
Experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. Increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash. I observed this same behavior on 1999 full sized chevrolet trucks that were repaired under recall campaign number 05v379000.
Dt*: the contact stated the ABS activated at low speeds. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
(1) my gas pedal will stick and will not release (2) our brake pads needed to be replaced and our drums had been worn down but the pads were still good. (3) I have had to replace the joint in front for my tires - 2 times now.
Abs light came on and remained on. Abs sensor affected the brakes to the point that the brakes failed and caused a collision and extensive damage to my vehicle.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated there was an increased stopping distance at speeds of 5mph or less. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer, no repairs were made
My ABS brake system is experiencing the same symptoms as those in the recent recall. So far nothing has happened but do not want to have an accident occur due to the same recall problem. I do not want to pay to have it checked by the extreme high cost of a dealership.....
Front wheel speed sensors failing, causing activation of ABS and near accident, several times. I avoided the accident in one occasion. In another occasion I slid into the side of a garage causing minor damage to my vehicle. The incident occurred at 10 MPH that time.
Abs engage early due to corrosion build up on ABS sensors. Causes extreme stopping time when 10 miles an hour or less. Contacted gm any help refused, said problem due to weather conditions in area
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
Consumer stated that the front brake lines rusted excessively. The cause has yet to be determined. *ak consumer have been a mechanic for 45 years and never seen rust this bad on a 5 year old car. Gm will not do anything, this truck is dangerous to drive.
The ABS brakes engaged prematurely when the brake pedal was depressed. When this occurred the brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately, resulting in extended stopping distance. The cause of this failure has yet to be determined, pending dealership inspection.*ak
The chevy blazer had multiple defects. The air bag did not deploy upon impact. *bf the vehicle had air and water leaks around the windows, oil was being consumed abnormally, the seat belt had come loose and the brakes did not work properly. The consumer was informed that the vehicle had been wrecked. The consumer had three accidents in which all were frontal impacts.
While driving I had a complete brake failure on my 1999 chevrolet blazer the "brake pressure moudulation brake pipe" let go without warning. The brake warning light came on as the brake pedal went to the floor. The dealer has had my car since 12/22/04 and has been unable to get the part to repair the car.
Abs light came on, then brake light came on. When I tried to stop I almost rear-ended car in front of me because brakes were not properly working. Brake pedal was hard to push down. Happened twice within 4 blocks of my home and I have not driven vehicle since even though a mechanic told me it should still be safe to drive. I had new brakes (including parking brake repairs) and new bearings done less than 2 years ago. I spoke with a chevy mechanic who told me modifications had been made to 99 blazer ABS because of problems. We have owned this vehicle since late 1999/early 2000 (it had 16,000 miles when we purchased it) and have never received notice of this problem. We also have had additional problems with electrical system (dealer repaired), the wheel bearings as stated above, and the seat reclining levers breaking off (which dealer repaired once but then would not repair again). While checking the internet regarding this problem I found reference of a recall for the ABS in 1999. I do not believe it was corrected on this vehicle and also there was no mention of recalls when we bought it from the dealer in 1999/2000.
While preparing for the state inspection, it was discovered that the rear rotors had completely rusted. The brakes were unable to make contact. The consumer contacted the manufacturer, who said there was nothing they could do. *ak
I purchased a 1999 chevy 2 door 4x4 blazer on 1/8/02. I discovered in march of 2002 that the brakes were "fried" everything was burned. The dealership from which I purchased the vehicle replaced the brake pads and rotors, both front and rear. In march of 2003 I had my brakes checked by a chevrolet dealership. The results were my front and rear brakes were warped and needed replaced. I got the brakes fixed. On 7/19/04. I went to have my vehicle serviced and I had my brakes inspected once again. The service technician stated that my brakes were "shot!!" my pads are at 20% and my rotors need replaces. I feel this is very excessive regarding the replacement of brakes within 2 1/2 years of owning this vehicle. I feel its a serious safety issue and needs to be looked into. I am very nervous for my safety when driving this vehicle, because it seems the brakes are going out in a short amount of time.
Brakes wear prematurely. Consumer replaced the brake line, but problems still exists.
Problems with vehicles front brakes, wheel hub and steering dampner. *mr there was a noise in the front end due to the hub on the front wheel which was replaced. The steering dampner was replaced due to leakage and the front ABS were intermittent. *scc
When the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle fish tailed. The dealer indicated the caliper was not compressing with the rotor. *nlm *cb
The rear brakes failed, which was caused by an inoperative caliper and rotor.
I have a1999 cheverlot blazer, it was very dangerous the front right tire was falling off. I stopped when I heard the noise,and had the car towed. If I had not stopped when I did I would have been in a accident with my young daughter. When I took it back to the dealer they also told me that the left tire was dangerous and needed to be fixed> it cost me 1200.00 and I feel my car is a lemon and I would like some type of reimbursement.
Vehicle would vibrate and pulsate when appling brakes. Had to replace both front and rear rotors. Rotors were pitted and falling apart. The certified mechanic stated he had never seen wear like this with amount of miles and felt they were made with defective material. We contacted the dealership and they stated it was not covered and they could do nothing. We have saved the 4 bad rotors and would like to know if there is anyone we could contact in our area to look them over or what our next step should be to get chevrolet to cover this problem that we feel is defective workmanship. Mr
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The parking brake does not hold, even after adjustment. The dealer admits that the parking brake on the blazer does not work and says that is the way they are built. The parking brake will not hold the blazer at all, it is all most like you did not set the parking brake.
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