2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer: brake failure

Filed Jul 6, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 220,000 miles · VA

Recently bought a car that I believe they are illegally passing the inspections on. They proclaimed that fixed a major part to keep the tires on my car tie rods and cv axel. Just short time after it looked like the part was never replaced just tightened up and shortly after we had all kinds of issues with the brakes and anything that keeps the car driveing safely the brakes went out on me so I called to see what they did and why they never fixed it the berry next day they repo the car as if they are trying to hide and cover up the scams they have on people my kids are in that car daily it should be never passed the inspection we have had to pay for most of that. I believe all the cars in there lot need to be inspected by a federal agent or something I've found alot of the same complaints online about same issues and I even know other people who have bought from them all with the same issues they are fraud and you need to stop them before someone gets killed and dies from one of there faulty vehicles my issue happened and happens while driveing they also took both of the brake caliber pins that hold it in place to the point to where it came off completely I almost died guys they are bad people to buy from

Filed May 20, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 170,000 miles · AZ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the brakes failed without warning. The contact was able to safely pull over to the shoulder where the vehicle started to smoke and caught on fire. The fire was contained by the local fire department. A fire report was not filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and was not inspected for the cause of the fire. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed May 10, 2006 · Brakes, Seats · NY

2002 trailblazer brakes failed, rotors were rusted. *ts the motor was not functioning properly on the drivers seat. The seat would not lift up to increase the height and was making a very loud noise.

Filed Jan 12, 2005 · Brakes · 20,457 miles · OK

While applying the brake pedal vehicle failed to stop completely. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that master cylinder needed to be replaced, and replaced it. However, the problem recurred. *ak .....coming off the road at 20 MPH brakes went all the way to the floor another vehicle went to the left lane to prevent consumer's vehicle from hitting him. When bringing vehicle to service center was told there wa snothing wrong with the vehicle. On eof the wheels came off on the highway.

Filed Sep 17, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · 45,320 miles · CA · crash

The anti lock brakes failed when braking, causing a rear end collision. Upon impact, front air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Brakes · PA

While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. Vehicle pulled to the right. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic informed consumer that problem could not be duplicated.

Filed Feb 7, 2004 · Brakes · MI · crash

My brakes failed to work when approaching a stop sign.

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Electrical · 53,750 miles · FL

While driving another driver signaled consumer that tail and brake lights were out. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the vehicle's left and right circuit board had an open circuit which resulted in no brakes and tail lights. *ak

Filed Feb 4, 2003 · Brakes · 15,300 miles · TX · crash

In my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer, at approximately five MPH, approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor and after slowing down to approximately one MPH, the vehicle continued to roll thru the stop sign, across 4 lanes of traffic and finally came to a stop when it hit the curb on the opposite side of the intersection. The vehicle was subsequently hit by a large truck. There were no injuries. Had it not been for the curb, the vehicle would not have stopped. After having the vehicle towed to the nearest chevy service facility, the service manager told me that this was an inherent behavior with anti-lock brake systems. I tend to agree with him as my 2000 chevy silverado had demonstrated the same behavior. There were no apparent leaks in the system and the master cyclinder was full. After the accident, the vehicle was started and the brake pedal continued to go all the way to the floor while the vehicle was in park. The service facility was not able to reproduce the behavior the next morning and referred me to gm customer service where a case has been filed.

Filed Dec 31, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · 11,040 miles · MN

The engine made a rumbling/clicking sound, shut off suddenly, the power steering had gone out, and the power brakes failed. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. Ts

Filed Nov 1, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · 9,000 miles · AZ · crash

The brake pedal went to the floor when applied at 40 MPH resulting in an accident. The air bags also failed to deploy during the accident. The dealer has been notified. *mr

Filed Aug 6, 2002 · Brakes · NJ

When applying brakes pedal goes to the floor. Vehicle will come to a stop. Please provide any further information.