This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
When leaving a parking lot on a sunny day anti-lock brakes engaged for no reason. This continued for next 5 or 6 times brakes were used. Then when trying to use brakes pedal was very hard and had very little affect on speed for about 5 - 10 seconds. Then brakes engaged harshly due to force I was applying.
I chose a Chevy Blazer because I know that Chevy is known for the quality of their trucks. Unfortunately I couldn't be any more disappointed with my purchase and also with my dealer. Ever since I owned my 1996 Chevy Blazer I've had problems with it and the dealership has continued to take advantage as me as a customer. I can't believe how unprofessional a dealership can be and also how a new vehicle can be so unreliable. The 4th day I had this truck 4 -wheel drive went out, I took it to william Chevrolet and they took 2 weeks to fix it, not only that, but they told me to rent a car knowing that I was under 25, instead of lending me a replacement car. In last 3 years the brakes have gone out on me 8 times, and the dealership wouldn't once cover it. My wiper motor went out just before the wiper piece recall went out, I paid for them to fix it, and give me a new motor. But then, when I went to the dealership with the recall they wouldn't reimburse me for the motor just the piece. I don't understand if that piece caused my wiper motor to go out that why do I have to pay for it? my heater is now not working to it's fullest and it's the middle of winter. We just got 21 inches of snow and my 4 wheel drive is not working again. I was unaware that my 4 wheel drive was not working 2 days ago, I turned onto indianapolis blvd, and my Blazer did a 360 in the middle of a busy intersection, almost causing a 4 car accident. After that I checked to see if my front wheel were moving, and ofcourse they weren't, therefore I only have rear wheel drive on a $25,000 4X4. The last 2 days have been hell, first I could not get my truck out of its parking spot after I'd shoveled for an hour, after I finally got it out, it got stuck in the snow about 7 times, while 1989 escorts are driving around effortlessly. It's so ridiculous, I have to be afraid to take my truck around the block because it gets stuck in an inch of snow. I'm sitting here now because my vehicle can't get me to work.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with brake master cylinder. When applying the brakes, foot goes all of the way to the floorboard. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted. This vehicle has experienced failure of the.master cilinder on two occasions. At last a third master cilinder replaced vehicle is operating..et.
Whenever the ABS brakes are applied in a panic stop, they do not work. The brake pedal goes to the floor. Took to dealer & informed they work fine & nothing can be done about it.
EA94038, ABS braking system failure; the brake calipers hang up, causing the brake pads to wear out. The brakes pads have been replaced twice in a 13 month period. Once with 17,000 miles. Pads are being replaced again at 37,000 miles. GM stated that this is a normal condition.
Pulled out of parking lot into traffic & had applied brakes to stop. Rearended another vehicle. Blazer did not stop at 20mph. Pedal went to floor. Took to dealer for repairs to brake system.
EA94038; ABS braking performance; when going about 20-25 mph, driver applied the brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor, causing driver to rearend vehicle in front. No inclement weather at this time. Brkae failures had occurred intermittently before this accident occurred. The problem was reported to the dealer. The dealer could not duplicate brake problem.
I have complained about the brakes not working properly before, I am taking it in again tomorrow. The brakes give when applying light pressure 7 the anti-locking system will come on with light pressure.
When brakes were applied the pedal became hard and the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has inspected the vehicle, and determined that the brake booster needed replacement.
The ABS brakes malfunctioned and vehicle did not slow down or stop when brakes were applied. Vehicle kept going and hit another vehicle that was at a stop sign, no injuries. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
When the brakes were applied the pedal became hard, resutling in extended stopping distance. Vehicle has been to the dealer several times for brake repair. Dealer has been notified.
Consumer was traveling 60 mph when letting up of the accelerator pedal, and upon hitting the brake pedal, the pedal travled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance/brakes fading, almost resulting in a near accdient. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Routine check on vehicle. When brakes were pressed, felt mushy. Had brakes checked due to being worn. Mechanic said brakes needed to be replaced. Maybe had few thousand miles left on them.
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- Jeffersonville, IN, USA