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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
83 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
41 / 1
Average Mileage:
1,524 miles

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1996 Chevrolet Blazer brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owner Comments (Page 13 of 18)

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problem #101

Nov 071997

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While applying the ABS brakes pedal goes to the floor.owner notes that problem is intermittent. Dealer found no problem with ABS brakes. Problem occurred 3 times.

- Dover, TN, USA

problem #100

Mar 011997

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at approx 30mph, approaching a stop sign, started to slow down by applying brakes, pedal went to floor. Brakes did not take hold. In order to gain control had to go into lower gear. Dealer replaced electronic brake control. Since then has been working normal.

- Thomson, IL, USA

problem #99

Sep 111996

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes are subject to intermittent failure, causing extended stopping distance. On occasions, brakes make grinding sound while making turn or applying the brakes.

- Reading, PA, USA

problem #98

May 151996

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brakes almost totally failed. Pushed down on the ABS, and there was a very long delay before the brakes picked up and started to work properly.

- East Greenbush, NY, USA

problem #97

Oct 271997

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
While driving on wet road, started from light in traffic. Traffic slowed down to wait for person making a left turn, applied brakes to slow down, but brakes did not respond. Vehicle slid on wet road, and drove into rear of vehicle in front that was stopped.

- New Paltz, NY, USA

problem #96

Oct 201997

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes: When driving and applying the brakes they will go completely to the floor and the vehicle will not stop. This has happened on several occasions, and the dealer can't find anything wrong.

- Plainville, CT, USA

problem #95

Oct 301997

(reported on)

Blazer 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

ABS brake system very sluggish. It takes too long to stop the vehicle.

- Mount Joy, PA, USA

problem #94

Oct 301997

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Whenever the ABS brakes are applied, the vehicle would not stop. The gas pedal goes to the floor. Vehicle stops further than usual. Took to dealer & could not find anything wrong.

- Seymour, TX, USA

problem #93

Aug 301997

Blazer

  • miles
Was applying the brakes (ABS) to slow down; the pedal went straight to the floor. Vehicle took a while to slow down; does not happen all the times.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #92

Jan 291997

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine: Check engine light comes on, vehicle stalls and cuts off in the middle of the street.

- Fort Lee, NJ, USA

problem #91

Mar 291996

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brakes: When driving and attempting to slow down or stop, applied the brakes they make a grinding noise. Pushed the pedal completely to the floor and the vehicle will roll before can get it to stop. Had brake pads and rotors replaced at least twice. Dealer says there is nothing wrong, it's from wear and tear of the brakes.

- Stanton Island, NY, USA

problem #90

Oct 301997

(reported on)

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While applying the ABS, brakes pedal goes to the floor of vehicle under normal driving conditions and dry pavement. Dealers were unable to find a problem.

- Mount Kisco, NY, USA

problem #89

Oct 301997

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.

- Bulford, GA, USA

problem #88

Nov 151996

Blazer

  • miles
The ABS brakes, which are subjected to an intermittent failure, would cause the vehicle to have extended stopping distance when the brakes are applied.

- Patterson, NY, USA

problem #87

Apr 201996

Blazer

  • miles
When driving the truck and have to make a sudden stop, applying foot to the brake pedal, the brake pedal goes to the floor, and then have to mash the brakes again before the truck will stop.

- Montauk, NY, USA

problem #86

Jan 161996

Blazer

  • miles
Driving the truck and putting foot on brakes the brake pedal went to the floorboard and the truck kept going. Had to use the emergency brake to stop the truck.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #85

Oct 281997

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
Equipped w/ABS; at times when brakes are applied, the potential for stopping is to a minimum. Owner questions the brakes ability to stop at a safe distance.

- Lumberton, NC, USA

problem #84

Sep 091997

Blazer

  • miles
When brake pedal goes to the floor ocassionally the vehicle resists. The dealer has replaced the master cylinder 3 times, and various other parts on the braking system.

- Winter Heaven, FL, USA

problem #83

Oct 271997

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
When applying the brakes and riding over a bump, the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. Dealer says it is normal.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #82

Oct 011997

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
Abd brakes failed and pedal went all the way to the floor upon braking hard. Took to dealer, and dealer replaced master cylinder. Subsequently, it happened again. Dealer checked vehicle and claimed nothing was wrong.

- San Diego, CA, USA

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