Applying brakes normally resulted in a 'thrump' noise and a coasting feeling which resulted in increased stopping distance. I am afraid that under differant situations this will result in an accident. I will be contracting the chevrolet dealer as noted on this form.
1994 Chevrolet S10 brakes complaints
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I was driving home from my 2nd job on 4/27/99 around 9:00 pm, it was raining and my windshield wipers were working as I left my job, but before I could make it a mile down the road they quit. I had to stop in a dimly lit industrial park and try to get them to come back on, I was not able to accomplish that. I had to drive home in the pouring rain with my head hanging out the window basically, it was either that or walk in the dark and rain. I could have had an accident because of these faulty wipers. Also, since I purchased this truck in '94 my brakes have collapsed numerous times, at one point they collapsed when I was going down a slight hill, when they collapsed I swerved ever so slightly and side-swipped a curb which damaged my rim and caused a flat. Since then I have had to have the master cylinder replaced, the brakes replaced constantly, and anytime I take it to a shop to be repaired they cannot find the problem. I only have 68,000 miles on a 5 year old truck and I have to be very careful driving it because I never know if the brakes will stop.
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Antilock brake system exhibits low brake pedal, stopping distances increases at low speed.
While driving on the beltway (395) in dc, traffic had come to an abrupt stop. As I went to apply my brakes the pedal locked-up and I could not apply the brakes. The normal ABS sounds were present but the brake pedal would not move. The ABS light nor any other light came on. I had to stop using my emergency brake. I pulled off to the side of the road and it appeared to have corrected itself. I continued at a slow speed and tried the brakes again and I was able to stop. While driving home to new york it did not occur again. I drove the vehicle to dc again and it occured a few more times. I had it checked at a service station and they found nothing wrong. I continued to drive the vehicle and the problem did not occur immediately. On 4-8-99 I was returning from a store with my wife. I was entering the on ramp of I-84 in middletown ny, when I applied my brakes to slow down on the ramp the problem occured forcing my vehicle to sway side to side and almost rolling over. I called a gm dealer and they said that if the light didn't come on then there was probably nothing wrong with the ABS. I told them I would like to have it checked out any way. Upon the dealer inspecting the brakes they apparently found that the high hydraulic unit ABS pump was defective and it was costly to repair. My concern is not that I have to pay more than $1000.00 to correct the problem but that there are thousands of 1994 blazers on the road and that this problem can occur with out warning (no lights). If any part of the ABS is defective the self test that is run on the ABS should identfy this particular problem because it is something that can be measured (ie. Pressure). My vehicle is at port jervis auto mall service department (914) 856-5104. I would appreciate any action you may take in investigating this matter. Not every one will be able to think of stopping with their emergency brake when the pedal locks up. I was lucky to avoid an accident.
Egr valve, egr gasket, egr prom (egr system) failed several times causing loss of power.
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While driving 56 MPH on wet pavement, consumer had to slam on brakes to avoid hitting vehicle in front. Brakes locked up, causing vehicle to enter oncoming traffic and fall into a ditch, and back into oncoming traffic. Then vehicle landed in a big field. *ak
While driving my blazer, I stepped on the brake pedal and it was very rigid and the truck failed to stop, my ABS light came on, the dealer disconnected my ABS system due to continued brake failure or lock up. Currently the brakes are very unpredictable and occationally fail or lock up even with the ABS disconnected. I was informed by the dealer that this is a common problem with the blazers.
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When applying the brakes the pedal became mushy then solid and wouldn't stop. Owner had to use emergency brake to stop. Dealer replaced the power booster. *ak consumer states that the vehicle experienced brake problems since it was purchased, the right rear brake would lock up at the first application when weather was damp, cylinders had previously been replaced along with the turning of the drums. Consumer states engine would stall without warning, consumer believes this was caused by contaminated fuel because the problem no longer exists.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes. Vehicle would continue to move forward after the initial braking.. In addition to problems with anti-lock brakes, consumer is experiencing problems with defroster. It takes a long time for the windows to defrost after the defroster has been turned on. The manufacturer is unaware of the problem.
Intermittently while driving on a wet surface, the ABS kicks in and the vehicle lunges ahead with a great amount of stopping distance before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. *ak
Whenever brakes applied at various speeds, front ABS brakes fail to work. Would be using rear brakes to stop. At 2 different dealerships, was informed there's no problem with ABS, that's the way vehicle operates.
Anti lock brakes lock up continually.
Ea94038, ABS braking system failure; when applying the brakes in a panic situation on dry road condtions, the pedal pulsates and the system kicks in, but causes extended stopping distance. On 8/28/97, consumer was involved in a crash because of the brake system.
When applying brakes, pedal goes all the way to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distace.
Brake failure.
When brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distances. The dealer will replace the brake cylinder. The manufacturer contacted.
Driver was traveling about 40 MPH and applied brakes gradually because of traffic congestion. At approx 20 MPH another vehicle suddenly moved into the driver's lane. The driver applied the brakes, but vehicle did not stop and ramped into vehicle in front.
Brakes pull due to failure of the calipers and pads.
When applying the ABS brakes on wet pavement the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Also the vehicle sways to the left. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving vehicle down highway the brake pedal fell off due to a plastic sleeve under dash, which contains a c clip, breaking off. Owner very concerned for safety.
Consumer has ben experiencing brake failure since the purchase of the vehicle. Vehicle would not stop as it should in an emergency or any other given situation. Also the brake pedal has to be pumpedin order to get the vehicle to stop, or brake pedal would go all the way to the floor before the vehcile stops. Vehicle also has been in/out of dealer shop since the purchase of the vehicle, and no correction have been made.
Brakes fail to stop vehicle when applied suddenly or while riding over a bump.
Vehicle always pulled to the right when stopping, especially in icy/snowy conditions when brakes were applied.
Abs failure.
Anti lock brake sensor failed almost resulting in a vehicle collision.
Abs brakes fail intermittently while stopping. When brakes are applied vehicle slows down but fails to stop. Please describe details.
This vehicle has not been involved in an accident...yet! But I have experienced problems with the brakes that may be related to the anti-lock problems experienced by other owners. The front passenger side brake pads have worn groves into the rotor twice now (at mileage indicated above), while the front drive side pads and roto indicated little wear. This may or may not corroborate other complaints yor've heard about anti-lock brakes on these vehicles, but my main concern is that this problem could be indicitive of a bigger, potentially more hazerdous, problem.
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