On tuesday september 9, 2008 while driving my 2004 chevy trailblazer and attempting to make a slow left turn the power brakes failed. The brake pedal became very hard to press. This happened on two more occassions I was more than (30) miles from home in the evening about 7pm. On wednesday september 10, I took the vehicle to ridgeway chevrolet in lansing, illinois to have them checked. I was told there was no vacuum to the booster. That they had to clean out the plugged vacuum ports. I was also told no parts was needed but the cost would be $240.57 which I paid. The service order # is 151828.
2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer brakes complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving down a mountain at approximately 40 MPH, the contact began to hear a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and they stated that the calipers locked and completely burned the brakes. The disc brake pads, rotors, and calipers were replaced on the rear of the vehicle. The current mileage was 94,803 and failure mileage was 94,518. Updated 09/16/08 *bf updated 09/24/08.
Abs activation at low speed and then ABS holding up. I almost got into 3 accidents with small children in car. I have replaced brake pads, rotors, ABS sensors, calipers, brake lines and brake switch. Nothing works. Front tire area catches on fire if driven for long distances. Hard time stopping. Gm will not recall or repair. There is a tsb (020525006) on same problem but not for my state. Recall in other parts of country for same problem, but gm states not for my state even though it is for same problem. Very dangerous to drive.
When checking my brakes I noticed that the inside of the front brake rotors where corroded and rusty. The vehicle is a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer with 32,262 highway miles. Approximately 25-30% of the inside of the rotor were rusted and had worn down the brake pad. So only 70% of the inside brake pad was being used for braking. This causes the brake pads to wear unevenly. Appears that this could be serious in an emergency situation. I checked the rear rotors and they are starting to do the same but only 1/2" on the outer edge of brake rotor is rusted. I checked the recalls and there were none for brakes. I checked with chevy and they are not aware of any problems. In checking websites, trailblazerclub and trailvoy, other people have had the same or similar issue. I would assume that there is a problem with the metal.
October 5, 2005 I bought a 2004 chevy trailblazer. At time of purchase, I was offered a tires for life deal. All that was required of me was to have the maintenance done at chevy and to have tire rotations and oil changes every 3000 miles. I have been doing this. Last oil change and rotation on jan 8, they told me I needed front brakes. 57,500 miles on vehicle. I said okay and set up an appointment for jan.15. At that time, they told me I would need new rotors also. At this point I was starting to mistrust the service department. They put my vehicle back together and I went to big o tires for a second opinion. Upon their checking my vehicle, they found all four rotors to be bad! It appears to be a manufacturers defect. The manufacturer is using a defective metal to make the rotors. Big o claims that it is a potential law suit and they should do a recall. They have had numerous cases come in like mine not only on the trailblazer but other chevy trucks and SUV's. The brakes weren't actually wore that bad but all four rotors were rusted and pitted. These rotors had never been turned they still had manufacturer clips on them. It was definitely a sign of poor quality parts not regular wear and tear. Also, chevy makes me wonder why they did not notice this earlier? I have been in their shop every 3000 miles for rotation, they should have noticed this right away. It is as if they were trying to hide something. Here in 2 weeks I will be getting new front rotors and brakes. Then as soon as I can afford it I am going to get the back rotors replaced. But this could prove to be dangerous to many people and should be looked into. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Tl*- the contact stated that he took the vehicle to a dealership for an inspection on 1/9/07. He was informed by the mechanic that the vehicle will not pass inspection next year because of the brake rotors. The service department indicated that all 4 rotors were warped. The contact believed that the rotors should not be in need of replacement at 21800 miles. *ak updated 01/31/07.
I have had my trail blazer for 1 yr and 1 month. In that time I have had to replace front and back pads and rotors, ball joints, catalytic (sp) converter, and now they just told me I have to replace the head gasket on the manifold. What the hell is going on with this vehicle. I no longer feel safe driving it. The other day the radio just stopped playing and then the service 4 wheel drive light came on.
Trailblazer was taken to place of purchase to repair pulsating brakes. Vehicle is under warranty with under 26,000 miles. Dealer refused to repair. Said gm would not pay for repairs. Rusty rotors was the diagnosis. Contacted gm rep (lisa) and she told me I lived in the rust-belt and that was the reason for the rusty rotor condition, not defective parts. She refused to authorize repair. Suggested I return the vehicle to the dealer, have them cut the rotors (at a rate of $150 per axle). Submit the bill to gm and they would decide whether to reimburse me.
Last week it was cold & snowing. I was coming to a stop sign at a very low speed. I attempted to brake, the vehicle did not. I proceeded through the stop sign and struck another vehicle. Again today I was approaching a stop sign when I attempted to brake, the vehicle did not stop. Today there was luckily no on coming traffic. I will be taking my vehicle in for inspection.
Dt: the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The vehicle has been to the dealership about 4 or 5 times for the brake system. When a diagnostic test was performed on the vehicle it did not indicate that there was a brake problem. . When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor, the vehicle would slow down, but will not stop. No warning lights illuminated ,indicating that there was a problem with the brakes. This did not happen every time that the brakes were applied. The weather condition has no impact on the braking capability. The manufacturer stated that if the diagnostic test showed there was nothing wrong then there was nothing that they could do about the problem.
My daughter was driving my 2004 trailblazer on an icy, slippery road at 25 -30 miles per hour, (the speed limit is 30, it was the street we live on) when she lost control, hit a tree and totaled ($22,000.00) the vehicle. The officer and I walked the path in the street and could not find any signs of skidding or braking, there fore leading me to believe now that there was a braking failure. Up until now, when I heard about the brakes failing do to corrosion from road salt, I always thought it was just an accident in poor road conditions. When I first read the report of the investigation I couldn't belive it was the same scenario as her accident. Poor road conditions, therefore possible salt buildup, a slow speed and inability to stop. I am so gratefull that she walked away without a scratch, also considering the air bags did not deploy, even though the front end was totaled. I am sure this is a problem that must be identified for those living in colder, northern states.
Consumer states: ABS system: hit brakes coming off the off ramp, pushed the brakes to the floor, hit the brakes again and just didn't stop, had an accident. The road was dry .
The brakes were making a loud screeching noise. I took the truck to the nearest chevy dealership. The truck only had about 15,000 miles on it. Upon inspection, the service department found that all four brake rotors were completely rusted and pitted. This vehicle is housed in a garage when not in use, so rusting should not occur easily. All four rotors and brake pads were replaced. This is just one of 21 problems I have had with this vehicle- not to mention the severe back pain the driver's seat is causing me.
While driving 40 MPH ABS light and the brake light came on. This caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed to the consumer's daughter house. *ak
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