2002 Chevrolet Blazer: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Nov 6, 2023 · Electrical · MA

The Blazer is showing many codes in the ECM, even though it seems to be running properly. The codes include: p0171, p0174, p0101, p0128, p0155, p0300, p1870, p0128, p0155. The dash recently showed warning lights for parking brake, ABS, and Service Engine soon. It was checked a few days ago by a local repair shop. Two previous recalls showed multifunction switch failures which affected many vehicles.

Filed Nov 6, 2019 · Airbags, Body · 128,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the driver's side door hinge failed to close, an abnormal humming noise was detected, the vehicle rocked, and a tire blew out. In addition, the ABS, air bag, and parking brake warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to tom joyce automotive (18260 paulson dr, unit d3, port charlotte, fl 33954) where it was diagnosed that the door, pins, and hinge needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. While driving, the driver's door detached and the brake line was wrapped underneath the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2014 · Brakes · 196,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, she approached a stop sign and the ABS seized for a few seconds without any warning. The vehicle resumed normal operation; however, the failure occurred while driving 5 MPH. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 196,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2013 · Brakes · 74,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the brake lights failed to function. Also, the ABS and emergency brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS module and the multifunction switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 76,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2011 · Brakes · 132,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet blazer s10. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the ABS and emergency brake warning lights. He then engaged the brakes and the anti-lock brakes were no longer functional. He stated the failure was intermittent for approximately three months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure and he was advised that the vehicle would need a new ABS module. The vehicle was not repaired for the failure. He contacted the manufacturer for assistance with the repairs and they refused. The failure mileage was 132,000 and the current mileage was 133,787. Updated 05/16/11

Filed Jan 3, 2007 · Electrical · 14,000 miles · MI

Tl*- the contact stated that on 10/03 vehicle would lost power while driving. The ABS light, low oil light, low batteries, and check engine warning light appeared on the dash board. The contact took the vehicle to heritage chevrolet in battle creek, mi, and they stated that they repaired the vehicle by replacing the ground unit. On 01/04 contact experienced the same incident, except that the vehicle did not completely lose power. The engine kept running, but the vehicle would lose power to the speedometer, as well as having the ABS light, low oil light, low batteries and check engine warning light appear. On 02/04, contact brought vehicle back to the same dealership, who stated that they wouldn't be able to repair the vehicle, and for the contact not to return with the vehicle. This year the contact experienced the same incident and took the vehicle to a different dealership, ) and they stated that the reason the vehicle was having the problem was because the ground wire was failing, creating a surge of power to the electrical system, and cr a failure in the ABS control module. The ABS control module and the wire harness will need to be replaced.

Filed Feb 9, 2004 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

To avoid accident on 2002 chev blazer 4wd. I was in 2wd I hit the brakes. Nothing happened. I pushed brake pedal as far as it would go. Seat belts did not tighten, I downshifted but nothing happened. I heard two clunks in the rear end. I was unable to slow down from my speed at 30 MPH. I saw a warning light on the dash during this incident. I hit a pickup truck who stopped suddenly to avoid a senior citizen who crossed lanes of traffic in a 65 MPH she was doing about 30 MPH. I was unable to reach emergancy brake in time. My wife rec'd two broken ribs and three cracked ribs and bruising. Pickup truck had minor damage. I had $6,700.00 damage. I had just recently had a command module put in the vehicle to repair faulty 4wd problem not going in and out of 4wd without playing around with controls. My ABS flat out did not work or slow me down. I could not downshift. My tachometer was at idle when I downshifted.

Filed Jul 3, 2001 · Brakes · CO

Abs system failed to kick in resulting in a skid.