On October 2, 2026, while driving my 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD at approximately 55 miles per hour, I approached a stop sign while traveling downhill on a wet road. I had let off the gas and had slowed to about 35 mls per hour before I applied the break. The road was wet from rain, but I did not believe the vehicle was hydroplaning. They rain had stopped and roads were only moderately wet. I applied the brake pedal normally and continuously held the pedal down. I did not pump or release the brake pedal. The vehicle appeared to activate ABS. I could feel what seemed like repeated braking and releasing/pulsing while I continued holding the brake pedal down. Despite continuously applying the brake, the vehicle did not slow and stop as I expected and continued moving toward the stop sign. The car continued through the stop sign and the brake failure almost caused me to hit another vehicle. Once I was past the other car I turned onto Lakeview Heights and drove at about the same speed (35) and it did the same thing at the next stop sign. I did not intentionally test the ABS or attempt an emergency maneuver. This occurred during normal braking for a stop sign. The vehicle was being driven in Sport mode at the time. I subsequently took the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealership for diagnosis. The dealership performed diagnostic testing and reported that they found no diagnostic faults/codes. The problem was not reproduced during the dealership inspection. I am reporting this because I experienced an unexpected loss or significant reduction in braking effectiveness while the brake pedal was continuously applied. I am concerned about a possible intermittent braking/ABS/brake-assist problem.
Chevrolet Blazer abs comes on
1,157 of the 8,036 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Blazer describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 1,157
- worst model year
- 1995
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,300
- typical mileage
- 81,000
By model year
Often reported together
Brake failure 334Grinding brakes 38Spongy pedal 15Wipers 14No deployment 14Ball joint 12Premature wear 11Check engine light 9
Trouble codes mentioned
P1870 1P0300 1P0174 1P0171 1P0155 1P0128 1P0101 1
What owners say
I am reporting a severe powertrain safety hazard involving my 2022 Chevrolet Blazer at approximately 69,000 miles. The vehicle's 9-speed transmission is experiencing a critical internal hydraulic failure that causes unpredictable and violent lurching. Specifically, there is a severe delayed engagement when shifting into Reverse. The engine revs without moving until the hydraulic pressure suddenly spikes, causing the vehicle to violently slam backwards and catch the gear. Furthermore, the transmission exhibits harsh and slipping shifts while driving forward, specifically violently jerking during the 2nd-to-3rd gear upshift. These exact symptoms align with widely documented hydraulic control and valve body defects in the GM 9T50/9T65 transmissions, which are known to cause harsh shifts, delayed engagement, and flaring between gears. Concurrent with these transmission failures, the ABS warning light illuminated. An independent shop misdiagnosed the severe drivability issue as a standard ABS fault, while a local Chevrolet dealership denied Goodwill assistance despite this being a premature internal transmission failure. This creates a severe safety hazard. The unpredictable lurching in Reverse endangers pedestrians and other vehicles in parking lots. Additionally, the violent shifting at speed creates a high risk of sudden internal component failure and a complete loss of propulsion while driving in active traffic.
2023 Chevrolet Blazer 42334 miles 9/18/2026 Component failed: 2023 Blazer RS eBoost system. Integrated electronic brake booster / master cylinder / brake pedal sensor assembly. Component available for inspection. Same left front corner had frozen caliper FRC13443C at 37,940 miles June 2025 to pass inspection, sold as certified at 38,038 miles. Vehicle currently 42,334 miles. Safety risk: Hard brake pedal, loss of brake assist, increased stopping distance. Same condition reported before front collision August 2025. Left front remains hot. Driver scared to drive. the federal safety agency EA26006 open for eBoost 2023 Blazer describes same failure - spindle fracture, loss of ABS/stability, 21 crashes. Reproduced/confirmed: Yes. Independent shop A+ Automotive RO 82780 Sept 15 2026 confirmed hard pedal remains after full bleed, measured 8mm front/rear. Second shop Sept 17 2026 confirmed system is all-wire eBoost, no vacuums, no vacuum leaks possible. Dealer Sept 16-17 2026 stated "checked vacuum on the brakes no leaks" and "pedal fine braking normal" on eBoost vehicle that has no vacuum. Inspected by others: Manufacturer not yet. Dealer inspection 09/16-17/26 misdiagnosed as vacuum issue. Independent inspections A+ Automotive 09/15 and 09/17/26 confirmed eBoost no vacuums and hard pedal remains. Warning lamps/messages: No warning lamps. No ABS light. Symptom is hard pedal that feels like manual brakes without assist. Also left front heat. First appeared June 2025 as frozen left front caliper, returned as hard pedal after bleed. Dealer claimed normal operation.
Multiple warning lights on the vehicle stating the ABS brake system was not functioning, the letters brake showed by the gauges but it was not the parking brake because I put that on to check it and it was a different warning light. The lane assist was not functioning. In January I had the brakes looked at because they are squealing anytime you use them. The brake shop I took it to told me this is a known issue and the brakes are fine and that there was no way to stop the squealing because my brakes still had 80% of their pad. On multiple occasions when I’ve need to brake hard quickly the car had felt like it was shaking and the brakes didn’t feel like they were catching. Vehicle is currently at Vandergriff Chevrolet in Arlington Texas and has been there since August 25th.
Incident Description: While my wife was driving our 2022 Chevy Blazer at approximately 40 miles per hour, the vehicle’s dashboard suddenly went dark and became unresponsive. Multiple warning lights illuminated simultaneously, including the check engine light, ABS light, and other system alerts. The dashboard appeared to flicker as though it was repeatedly shutting down and restarting. When the brake pedal was applied, it offered no resistance and traveled completely to the floor without slowing the vehicle. To bring the vehicle to a stop, my wife shifted into neutral and allowed it to coast until it came to a complete stop. Fortunately, there were no intersections or other vehicles in front of her at the time, preventing a potential accident. This incident raises serious safety concerns, as both electrical and braking systems appeared to fail simultaneously.
Dashboard goes on like a Christmas tree (almost all lights turn on ABS GAS LIGHT TRACTION CONTROL PARKING SERVICE LIGHT) check engine stays on then disappears after a few days. Transmission won’t gear into shifts only stays in one shift.
Addition to Case #[XXX] Hi: Read the following response from Chevrolet Care at the end of this Email about my braking problem. Take Note That Chevrolet is Admitting that in a case like mine (wet, slippery snow conditions) I only have Basically Two Wheel Braking and those two wheels (tires) are sliding during the complete stop. This happens when driving in town (20 -25 mph) The rear wheels as Chevrolet says have a drag effect, (basically no braking) Chevrolet has created a crash Hazard with this over engineered braking system when used in wet slippery snow conditions. Thank You [XXX] See Enail from Chevrolet Cares Hello [XXX], Thank you for your patience and for providing this information. We received an update from your dealership, Bergstrom Chevrolet Of Manitowoc, who advised the following: The system is functioning as normal. Brake pad thickness was measured at 8mm on all 4 wheels. The ABS system doesn't activate on all 4 wheels unless there is a total loss of traction across all four wheels which would indicate a total loss of control. With two wheels activating and the rear wheels still spinning is allowing for the retention of control by allowing for braking to the rear wheels but at a lesser degree to create stability and drag (braking) to maintain control and steering capabilities during the loss of traction at the front end. The ABS system does allow for the adjustment of braking power to specific wheels in an effort to maintain proper traction and steering prior to the emergency systems engaging in the event of a slide. The dealership is our eyes and ears on the ground, and I will stand by their judgement. However, if you feel strongly against the dealership's judgement, it is to your discretion on what dealership you would like to work with. Please note, this does not guarantee a different resolution. Please let me know if you wish to visit another GM location for further assistance, we're here to help. Tea Chevrolet Customer Care INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
This problem is with a 2023 R/S/ AWD Blazer: When there is wet slippery snow, and I apply the brakes normally the system immediately goes to rapid clicking of the ABS system activated on the front brakes and I hear no clicks from the rear wheels. From the time of the ABS being activated the front wheels go into a slide and the rear wheels only roll along with no braking action as I have opened my driver's door and watched the driver's rear wheel while activating the brakes. I have been to the dealer two times, and they find nothing wrong. I found on the internet one other person complaining with the same issues as me on a 2021 R/S AWD blazer. When this happens, it is a accident waiting to happen situation.
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.
Vehicle having multiple stalls with ABS light on while driving vehicle been at the dealership technician tried to repair it did not get fixed. Returned again stated that it was a wheel speed sensor. My vehicles been at the dealership for over two months now with no part ETA. Multiple instrument cluster lights and vehicle stalls while driving.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: s -trucks equipped with 2 wheel drive. These vehicles may have had the right-hand antilock brake system (ABS) module feed pipe and/or brake crossover pipe tube nuts tightened without seating the pipe-flared-ends enough to withstand normal assembly and vehicle inputs without partially unseating. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic service brake normal, emergency, and park braking performance."
- Risk
- If this occurred, the seating seal could be broken during vehicle assembly, or from early road inputs or brake fluid cycling, and a leak could occur increasing the brake stopping distance.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake pipe union for signs of brake fluid, and if necessary, install a new brake pipe union.
Recall number 99V220000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with ABS (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the ABS system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during ABS stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
- Risk
- If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
Recall number 99V193000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. If the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.
- Risk
- Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.
Recall number 97V218000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- The brake pedal pivot bolt was started in the weld nut, but was not torqued correctly causing the bolt to disengage from the weld nut.
- Risk
- This condition can result in a total loss of brakingcapability.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for hand-started brake pedal bolts and torque them to correct specifications.
Recall number 94V242000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
- Risk
- Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
Recall number 93V119000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Blazer abs
Why does the abs come on in the Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure, grinding or squealing brakes and soft or spongy brake pedal, and the codes they mention most are P1870, P0300 and P0174.
Which Chevrolet Blazer years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (239 complaints), 1994 (214 complaints) and 1993 (180 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix ABS light or ABS activating on the Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,300 (median of 22 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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