2000 chevy blazer has ABS light come on. When this occurs the brakes do not work. It does not matter if the speed is extremely low-or going 55mph-65mph depending on posted speed limit. If you barely touch them it slips/does not grab. If you try to pump the brake pedal it goes to the floor two or three times before catching. You can hear a noise before the ABS light comes on-you can feel the brake pedal get tight and then real loose before light comes on. The light does not stay on, nor do you have a warning about it coming on. I just had new brake pads and rotors put on- the brakes should be better than new- however, does'nt matter if they are being told by a sensor or other computer chip/light that they don't work! I've been told it is the ABS brake motor valve body assembly part, that is malfunctioning. Please investigate before somebody gets hurt or dies. There is also another woman at my work who has the same vehicle and has the same problem on occassion, they have spent days trying to identify the problem.
2000 Chevrolet Blazer brakes complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet blazer. While driving 40 MPH, the contact attempted to stop the vehicle and the ABS engaged. The contact had to apply more brake pressure in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the front hub wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 73,640. Updated 12-04-08 *bf the dealer replaced the wheel speed sensors. Updated 12/10/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet blazer. The contact took her vehicle to an authorized dealer and they stated that the frame, control arm, and torsion bar had excessive rust. The technician stated that in order for the vehicle to be classified as safe, she would have to replace the entire frame and members at her expense because the vehicle exceeded its warranty. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 24,000. Updated 10/14/08 *bf the rotors had to be replaced due to rust build-up. The driver side door pins, bushings and retainer had to be replaced due to rust. Updated 10/15/08.
The ABS module went bad. Symptoms were anti-lock brakes activating at low speeds and vehicle not stopping. You push the brakes and the pedal pushed back at you. This is a very common problem for these vehicles. I had to remove the ABS fuse because it was safer to have not have ABS than to apply brakes and not being able to stop. The part is also unavailable from aftermarket stores, dealer only item at $500 a piece. This is extremely dangerous and should be investigated.
The handle that allows you to recline the seat broke off flushed with the seat, this happened to both the driver and passenger seats in june 2005. The hood will not pop up when the lever was pulled until one banged on the grill or the hood in certain spots, which just started in march of 2007. The gas mileage dropped from 20 mpg to 16 mpg within 6 months. The back glass stuck and was hard to open, started in 2006. When turning on the air conditioner (A/C ) the car had no power, I have to turn it off when accelerating on the interstate or on hills. If the cruise control was set it kicked off when the A/C was on. When I needed to stop quickly the brakes failed, and felt a grinding sensation through the pedal, but the mechanic changed the brakes and checked the rotors, but hasn't found any problem. Suspected a defect somewhere in the brake system\ as of 2005. The fan kicked on all the time, even when the engine was cold, and in winter when first starting. One mechanic told me that in many blazers the catalytic converter broke off in the muffler, which had to be replaced. Had been told this happened so much that most people left them off. Too many other problems to mentioned. Also, the horn worked only when it wanted to, problem in the steering wheel.
I own a 2000 chevy blazer and when it rains the brakes go out the vehicle will not stop the pedal won't go to the floor and it when you try to push the breaks it makes a funny clicking kind of noise and the pedal just hops not letting you break. Then when you take off after you stopped (by the emergency break)the back end slides sideways like the front breaks are locked up. I almost killed myself and my kids because I couldn't stop! That is extremely dangerous! It only happens when it rains or go through water. Others with the same kind of vehicle said the had that problem as well.
I purchased my 2000 blazer in 6/20/02 from a chevy dealer in pa . I purchased the extended warranty . I have until 6/07 or100000 miles I have replaced the coil and distributor cap and rotor 5 times a new fuel pump a catalytic converter windshield washer motor and turn signal switch it has gotten to the point that I can't even sell it to anyone private and I can't afford to keep it . There has been electrical and computer issues shorts that melted the fuse box under the hood that melted the relay for the fuel pump. Also there was a short that wiped the computer codes out and I had a rough time passing emission testing I am at the point the extended warranty does not want to spend any more on the vehicle. I have had the motor mounts replaced twice in 4 years. I have never been notified of any recalls orservice notices . I have had the vehicle serviced by licensed mechanics and had it serviced at the appropriate mileage required for the warranty.
Abs activates while braking at low speeds causing an increased stopping distance which has nearly resulted in hitting pedestrians or other vehicles. This happens several times daily.
2000 blazer anti-lock brakes do not stop the vehicle. Two years ago this caused an accident when I hit the car in front of me at a stop sign. The vehicle had done this quite a few times before this, both in wet and dry weather. I had the vehicle looked at by two different dealerships and they could find nothing wrong. I currently keep the anti-lock brakes unplugged as they are not safe. You think you are stopping and then the car lunges forward as the brake acts up. The accident caused me to get a ticket and have higher insurance premiums.
Live in tn, often travel to mi anti-lock brake pump would engage at 10 MPH when braking in normal conditions. Same problem and solution as the vehicles in gm's current truck and SUV recall, but this is a 2000 blazer.
The anti lock brakes failed to stop my 2000 blazer in time to avoid hitting a deer. I contacted gm and they told me there was nothing they could do for me, there had been no recall on the 2000 blazer like there was on other models of SUV's of the same year. I had the problem repaired on my own. It is my belief that there should be a recall on this SUV to prevent anyone from being injured or killed due to brake failing. There was $3200.00 damage on my blazer and it cost $192.00 to have the problem repaired.
Brake rotors are so rusty they must be replaced.
Both brake-ABS lights come on intermittently. Vehicle into dealership several times with different diagnosis, even though, speed sensor was mentioned each time but never repaired. Currently, gm recall for speed sensor brake problem does not include 2000 chevy blazer nor the state of missouri. This is still a ongoing problem on my vehicle.
Dt: there has been a constant problem with the brakes since consumer purchased the vehicle. When applying brake pressure the brakes chatter/jump, and shake within the brakes. The vehicle stops when this occurs. This can happen at both high and low speeds when applying brake pressure. This vehicle has been to a dealer numerous times for this problem. The consumer does not know what repairs have been made, but does remember something about calipers and corrosion. This is still a problem. There is a recall on some chevrolet vehicles involving the ABS, but consumer's vehicle is not included in this recall.
I notced several times when I would stop that the vehicle would juimp forward and not completely stop. I was going to the garage to see my mechanic. My family and I were almost hit broadside when I tried to stop at a red light. When I put on the brakes I slowed down but when I got under 10mph the vehicle started to jump. The vehicle finally spopped after I was through the intersection. The mechanic told me that the front wheel bearings were worn. He said that the sensors for the ABS system were in the bearings. So when I tried to stop the ABS system kicked in. That is why I couldn't stop ! This was a very frightening experience for me and my family. This should not happen! The mechanic replaced the front wheel bearings and the vehicle seems ok now. I am concerned that this will happen again. The vehicle is only 5 yrs old.
Front wheel bearing have wore out. As a result, the ABS sensor light stayed on. The cause has yet to be determined.
Going about 30 MPH to enter freeway on onramp, I put on my brakes as traffic was slowing. Traffic then slowed quickly and I pushed brakes down harder and pedal went to the floor and car didnt stop causing me to hit the back for the car in front of me. I contacted the dealership and was told that was a problem with ABS brakes at slower stopping speeds and that nothing could be done to correct it and that nothing would show on the computer. I called a brake shop and was basicly told the same thing. That ABS brakes at slow speeds are a problem, they could put it on a machine to check codes but were 99.9% sure as usual it would show nothing.
While driving at highway speed the vehicle stalled without warning and coasted to the side of the road. The cause has not been determined. Please provide any additional information. *nm in addition, consumer experienced vibrating when stopping. Dealer performed front and rear brake service by replacing worn out pads and rotors. Dealer also made repairs on lower ball joints, pitman and idler arm assembly.
Consumer feel there is a serious defect with the computer system that delivers error codes on his 2000 chevrolet blazer. (nar) *ph problems as follows warning lights flashing on, defective alternator, battery, and replaced brake pads.
1. Secundairy airpump 2. Multifunction switch (initial recall never rec'd, only reimbursed for $218)
Within 2 months of purchase, the brakes went out, the rotors were peeling like hungry man biscuits, replacement of all 4 rotors and shoes were done, ABS still not working. Local chevy dealer unsure of problem. Check engine light continues on, chevy dealer does not know why. Now at 7 1/2 months of ownership, torque converter is "coming apart" according to aamco. It has a terrible whin and we are having it looked at by a local transmision shop today (8/26/03). I feel that the dealership that sold me this SUV, I am the second owner, should have noticed some of this happening or starting to happen at the time of purchase.
Rear brakes were making a light grinding noise. Upon inspection of the brakes by the mechanic, they noticed that the rear brakes/ front brake rotors, and pads wore out prematurely.
The fuel pump,line and tank are faulty at 35000 miles. I bought it as a used car from santa ana hyundai who agreed to fix the fuel pump but did not. The transmission is not changing gears properly, it would not start when I turned it off to get gas on 9-26-03, the left front end is popping with a loud noise,the brakes are not antilock brakes,it feels as if I am hitting metal when I stop hard,the panel lights would flicker, lights on dash board when flash when I had seatbelt on. I had a chevrolet dealership fix the minor things. The battery cable was loose and they oiled the joints to stop the squeak. The dealer refused to fix the fuel pump which is unsafe and demand I pay him money that is already above the price of this car. I am paying $14,000 plus for a 2000 chevrolet blazer with a faulty fuel pump.the door entry will not properly take in the key to open the door.the gauge meters were dancing back and forth and not properly reading the fuel.it was a rental car before I bought it so I had no real history of recalls or mechanical reports.
The suspension on the vehicle...the control arm upper and lower ball joints and the sensors for the bas brakes all went at once...also the gasoline sensors in the vehicle..the gas amount never registers and the needle flips back and forth and I have researched similiar reports on the net and have found that all these issues are a major frequently occuring problem with the vehicles... I own a 2000 chevy blazer...I feel that the manufacturer of this vehicle should be fixing this problems...I have already paid for the ball joints and upper/lower arm and sensor to be fixed at a massive cost to me of over 1000.00 the vehicle is constantly having to have repairs done some of which are due to normal wear and tear but for all kinds of sensors to be going a truck is ridiculous..I am also as of a week ago experiencing problems with the door locks...the fuse for that equipment blows on a regualr basis..I have paid for vehicle diagnostics throught the portsmouth nh chevy dealer and they have found all kinds of other major problems with this vehicle..the cost of the vehicle was 18000 and by next year I will probably have spent $6-7000 trying to fix this vehicle.
While driving 25 MPH the transmission failed. The dealer was notified about 7 months ago but they could not duplicate or correct the problem. *ak the dealer was notified of the shruddering and slippage of the transmission at 23863. The front differential pinion seal leaked, the check light was replaced due to the malfunctioning switch, the brake light had become inoperative due to an open circuit, the heating seat was inoperative, there was a rattle in right front suspension, the transmission had no reverse, and there was hard shifting into the forward gears.
On two separate occasions the brake flex lines failed. The first time the right brake flex lined failed. The second time the brake flex lines failed on both front calipers. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and was told that there were no problem or defects reported therefore no recall or warranty was issued. *ph
My 2000 chevy blazer (88k mi.) had both the ABS system light and emergency brake light come on. I have also experienced strange ABS activation even at low speed and light brake application. My dealer said the ABS controller is faulty. I have found numerous descriptions of these very same symtoms from other owners as well as tsb references to this defect. This looks like a trend and a design flaw and a saftey issue. This should be investigated and the ABS controller system should be recalled.
Corroded, warped brake rotors front and rear
While traveling at slow speeds, (less than 15 MPH) brake pedal pulses, and goes towards the floor. Abs then activates, and the truck does not stop. This has happened 5-10 times, twice causing collisions with curbs, and parking barriers. Garage that fixed a broken brake line, checked the brakes, and could find no problems.
Purchased 2000 blazer 11/24/00. Many problems since. Transmission cooler line, warranty repair. Oil cooler lines, upper and lower, warranty repair. Warranty expired and they are leaking still. Problem never really fixed. Idler arm, warranty repair. Driver side recline handle driver seat fell back would not return to upright position, warranty repair. Both front wheel bearings and rotors, warranty repair. From day 1 numerous rattles and squeaks. Door panels rattle constantly. Passenger seat rattles and squeaks. Windshield wiper entire arm came off, repaired at my expense. Out of warranty, at 41,699 miles but not even (2) years old, transmission had to be rebuilt at my expense. Chevy customer service is a joke! Cost of transmission $2,442 and the cost of a two week car rental. Even when transmission line had to be repaired we had to rent a car at our expense because local dealer refused to supply a loaner. Again chevy customer service a joke! Called chevy hot line/help line and was just given the run around. I will never buy chevy american made auto again. Why is it you can buy any item at most department stores and take it back and receive satisfaction, but spend $25,000+ for a chevy product and you are screwed when you simply want the reliability and service you were promised. I tell every person I meet not to buy a chevy. Solid like a rock? What a lie!
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