Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer - part 1

: the contact stated the dash panel warning light illuminated indicating there was a lack of abs at 3mph while brake pressure was applied. Although the vehicle adequately stopped, there were no antilock brakes. The vehicle was seen by a dealer, but no repairs were made. There is a NHTSA recall, #05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

When driving over bumps the anti lock brakes would lock up causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance.

I have experienced several problems with my 1996 Chevrolet s10 Blazer including problems with my anti-lock braking system after talking to two other peolple that have experienced the same problem with the same model vehicle I decided to look for recalls and indeed there are several recalls on this model none of witch I have been informed I alond with a close friend of mine depend on our Blazers to transport our child to and from school. The heater cores are also defective I believe gm is respobsible and I will hold them liable if they do not fix these defects and an accident should occur.

The vehicle is equipped with abs. On multiple occasions, when I attempted to stop the vehicle the wheels locked and the vehicle went into a skid. The skid (slid) is a safety issue since it causes a reduction in steering control which could result in an accident.

Abs brake system; consumer took vehicle to two dealers. They had no record of recalls. Vehicle grabbed/released/ kept sliding, and would not stop.

While applying brakes at low speed, intermittently brake pressure caused pedal to harden. More pressure needed to be applied on brake pedal to get vehicle to stop. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

While driving at 5-10 mph consumer tried to slow down, and when applying brakes vehicle made a buzzing noise,and did not stop. Vehicle ran into another vehicle. *akconsumer explains that there was plenty of room for the vehicle to come to a complete stop but because of the defect with the brakes, consumer hit the vehicle in front. It was as if vehicle was operating on ice. Consumer is convinced that this is a problem straight from the factory.

When applying brakes in a panic stop pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. Please provide further details if needed.

Abs braking system does'nt kick in at all. Also, when applying brakes vehicle shakes and vibrates. Consumer took vehicle to dealership for manufacturer's recall 9041 repairs of abs braking system. Currently vehicle is worse than it was at first.

Anti-lock braking system is inoperative. Dealer has been contacted. Consumer stated brakes release under hard braking, when on loose surface such as sand or wet pavement.

Total failure of the brake system occurred without warning. Pedal all the way to the floor with no stopping. Pumping the pedal repeatedly enabled me to finally stop. Parked it, had it towed home.

When brakes were applied pedal went to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing a collision. Driver sustained minor injuries. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Manufacturer will be notified.

Consumer was traveling 30mph approximately three car links, and driver in front stopped suddenly. He slammed on brakes, and pedal went all the way down to the floor. Dealership was aware of problem.

Abs brakes lock up sporadically, with no warning. Can happen at any time brake pressure is applied. Brakes also have a high pitched squeal/squeek when braking to stop. The locking up problem is only occasionally, while the squealing/squeeking noise is there all the time.

While driving 45 mph consumer heard gears grinding while putting on brakes. Pedal went to the floorboard without stopping.

Recall 99 I 006 00 & 99 v 193 000/abs brakes. Vehicle experienced extended stopping distance when applying brakes. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recalls due to VIN. Please provide any further details on this matter.

Brakes work sometimes and sometimes they don't. Only way consumer could stop would be to slam down on the brakes.

Consumer was traveling 15mph on the highway, came to a stop sign and applied brakes, car wouldn't stop. Consumer had to pull the emergency brake in order to stop vehicle.

Windshield wipers works intermittently in rain, abs brakes not working properly on wet pavement; pedal goes to floor . Has been to dealer . There has been recalls on both problems, as per manufacturer. But, consumer's vehicle vehicle is not part of recalls.

While traveling on wet pavement, trying to make a stop, intermittently vehicle went into extended stopping distance. Dealer called consumer and stated that he called the manufacturer, and they stated that he did not have to do the work free of charge. Vehicle was not checked/ repaired because dealer insisted consumer was obligated to pay.

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. Please provide any further information.

Driving west on sahara slowed down to stop at light and the brakes would`nt work they the exact samething as in 9/98.

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

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

While driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the brake pedal was hard and the brakes wore out. It was hard to stop the vehicle. Dealer couldn't determine the cause.

Abs is defective. Brakes applied and extended stopping distance occurred. Groaning noise. Dealer contacted, and could not remedy problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

Vehicle in front of me slowed suddenly to avoid collision with merging traffic. I then started to brake hard to avoid collision. That is when my brakes made a funny clicking sound and felt as if it where not egaging. Thus I collided with the vehicle.

Brake pedal going down to floor. Vehicle inspected by independence repair shop on two occasions, nothing visible could be found. Dealer was contacted and informed of no problem ,nor recall. . . . Can NHTSA help in this matter.

Ongoing/intermittent problem with abs brake system; consumer complained that the brake pedal feels different when applied, and a weaking noise is heard whenever brake are applied. Can NHTSA provide further information on this matter.

Brake pedal to floor. Increased stopping distance required to stop! mushy feel to brakes.

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

The abs brakes would pull when applied. The brake pedal would go to the floor. Will be taking vehicle to dealer. Ie98077.

Ea 94-03; when traveling 5-10 mph down an incline and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a graudal stop, pedal became hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced parts. Please provide any further details.

The problems with this vehicle have been numerous however, I listed only one specific incident. These brakes have not worked properly since the vehicle was driven home. It has been in the shop and a download was made to the computer. This has not helped the problem. The brakes are unreliable at best.

Ea94038, intermittently in a panic stop the braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal to travel to the floor and extended stopping distance which resulted in a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem, but said it was unusual wear on the brakes. Please provide further information.