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.
While driving about 35 mph and when applying brake pedal to stop vehicle, it felt like it was not stopping vehicle. Consumer had problems with the brakes before, and had taken vehicle for repairs more than two times.
ABS brake problems; when applying the brakes the pedal goes almost to the floorbroad, resulting in extended stopping distance. This happens under normal braking and no inclement weather. The rotors were turned and pads replaced twice in less than a year. The rotors and pads need replacing again. The Blazer was purchased with 18,000 miles, and currently the Blazer has 39,000 miles. Dealer stated that the braking system was normal for the Blazer.
The ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pedal to go to the floor and no braking ability, resulting in 2 accidents. Dealer cannot determine problem.
- Augusta, GA, USA
Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases...
97V066000, wheels; while driving at approximately 42-45 mph on dry pavement, the vehicle does not stop when driver pushes on the brakes as hard as he could, it just slows down. The dealer was contacted and states that the ABS brakes do not stop right away, and they cannot duplicate the problem.
Periodically the brakes do not stop the vehicle adequetely.. excessive pressure is required when pressing the brake pedal. In December of 1997, this problem caused the vehicle to run off the road. The dealer said that the problem was caused by a design flaw.
Upon depressing the brake pedal the right front wheel gets hot, causing the vehicle to pull to the right. Consumer also experiencing excessive wear of the front tires. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
ABS brake problems; while driving on regular road conditions, during normal braking, when applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and the truck continues to go. Sometimes when applying the brakes, there is a metal to metal noise and the pedal travels to the floor. Dealer is not able to find a problem with system.
When traveling and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a gradual stop the pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer was also involved in two accidents due to the problem with the brakes. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the power booster.
While driving vehicle about 10 mph consumer stepped on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, but vehicle did not stop. With no brakes and the ABS light caming on, indicated that the ABS brakes had problems. The vehicle is being taken to dealer for rapairs. Manufacturer was contacted and they said: They will open a file about the problem.
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and the truck slides to a stop. This occurs when attempting to stop on a down hill slope. Has been to dealer twice, they found no problem.
Vehicle has ABS brakes. When brakes are applied sometimes pedal goes down, but there is no braking action. Vehicle has been taken to dealer, no action other than checking computer codes.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
- Mount Orab, OH, USA