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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 7 of 18)

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problem #221

Sep 171999

Blazer

  • miles

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

When applying brakes under normal braking conditions pedal dropped down to the floor and there was no pumping sensation, causing extended stopping distance. Vehicle crashed into the rear of vehicle in front. This happened on a smooth road surface and in dry weather. The truck is being repaired.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #220

Oct 121999

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
While making a sudden stop vehicle would continue to travel, causing a extended stopping distance.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

problem #219

May 011998

Blazer

  • miles
When driving at a high rate of speed and applying the brakes, they go straight to the floorboard, and the vehicle keeps going. Consumer will pump the brakes until vehicle slows down and comes to a stop.

- Kid Coral, FL, USA

problem #218

Sep 011999

Blazer

  • miles

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

When the brakes were applied pedal became hard, causing extended stopping distances which resulted in a collision.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #217

Oct 011999

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
When applying the brakes all 4 wheels locked up and vehicle skids. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

- Bryan, TX, USA

problem #216

Jul 261999

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On several occasions vehicle experienced anti-lock brake system failure on all road conditions, prior to recall notice (99I006000 / 99V193000).

- Clinton, IA, USA

problem #215

Jan 011998

Blazer

  • miles

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

ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Been to dealer several times. Dealer cannot determine the cause.

- Tuscon, AZ, USA

problem #214

Sep 281999

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes on wet pavement the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #213

Aug 011999

Blazer

  • miles
ABS system would malfuction whenever brakes are applied on wet pavement, causing extended stopping distance. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.

- Elmont, NY, USA

problem #212

Jun 151999

Blazer

  • miles
Reporting complete ABS failure; dealer notifed and refused to repair or acknowledge recall on the ABS system. Seeking help from NHTSA on this matter or provide additional information.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #211

Sep 091999

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles

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

When applying the brakes in an emergency stop pedal went to the floor, and vehicle kept going, rear ending another vehicle. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

- Pheonix, AZ, USA

problem #210

Sep 081999

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
Driving at aprrox. 30 mph, going up hill, brakes locked up, causing vehicle to slide and rearend another vehicle.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #209

Sep 031999

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
While driving at approx. 30 mph and going up hill brakes locked up, causing it to slide and rearend vehicle in front.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #208

Sep 021999

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
When the pedal was applied it went straight to the floor, and the vehicle began to shake. The stopping distance was disrupted do to this problem. Dealer has not been contacted.

- Leander, KY, USA

problem #207

Jun 061999

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 30 mph with brakes applied, brakes went straight to the floorboard. Anti-lock brake system failed to stop vehicle, consumer rear ended another vehicle.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #206

Jun 111999

Blazer

  • miles
When driving on wet pavement at any speed and applying the brakes, there isn't any power and vehicle won't stop.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #205

Nov 151997

Blazer

  • miles
ABS system locks up continually, several incidents of vehicle not stopping properly. Mjs

- Clinton, IA, USA

problem #204

Sep 011998

Blazer

  • miles
While applying brakes on wet surface vehicle would make a loud sound, and would continue on before stopping. Also, results in extended stopping distance. Can NHTSA help in this matter.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #203

Apr 121997

Blazer

  • miles
When putting the vehicle into reverse or forward, and applying the brakes, there is a loud noise coming from the brakes.

- Leominster, MA, USA

problem #202

Jul 261998

Blazer

  • miles
The ABS brakes malfunctioned and increased the stopping distance causing my vehicle to hit the car that had stopped in front of me.

- Springfield, VA, USA

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