Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer - part 2

When applying brakes under normal circumstances the pedal goes to the floor, the abs system makes noise and there is no braking ability.

Three accidents have occurred in which braking was a factor. One crash involved a slow-speed, rear-end collision where the brakes were applied, the anti-lock system was activated but the stopping distance was extensive. The second crash involved wet, slick pavement and when brakes were applied, the anti-locks activated, inability to steer and a spinout occurred. In the third accident, pavement was wet, slushy in areas. At an approximate speed of 25 mph, brakes were applied at a yield intersection. The anti-lock brakes activated, the ability to steer the vehicle was lost and stopping distance was excessive, causing a crash with a vehicle in the intersection. In the third crash (3-05-99), this inability to stop/steer was reported in writing to our insurance carrier (usaa) and also to the gm bodyshop who repaired the vehicle. A verbal complaint was made to nick hopson at audette Cadillac about the brakes and a request to "check the brakes" was made. The response was that if there had been any problem with the brakes the vehicle's onboard computer would have notified the driver and there was nothing to indicate a problem with them. Over the course of these incidents, the personal distress and expense has been excrutiating. We have not been formally notified of the recall as yet and are extremely concerned about the safety of this vehicle.

While driving at high speed which is 50 to 60 mph, the abs brakes lock up. Also, when applying brakes consumer has to apply pressure to get vehicle to come to a stop.

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While driving at any speed and going over any type of bumps while applying the brake's, the brake's lock up, and vehicle is hard to stop. Brake pedal goes straight to the floorboard due to the abs system kicking in.

The abs braking sytem malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which can result in a crash. Please provide further information.

Brakes pulse and reduce to about 10 percent of stopping ability.

While driving out of the driveway at 20 mph and applying the brakes, the abs system kicked in, causing vehicle not to stop.

When driving consumer can hear squeaking/knocking noise coming from the brakes.

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.

Driving on u. S. 95 east , traffic slowed down and stopped, and I put on my brakes and I didn`t stop. I continued pushing on the brakes and they made a strange sound and it felt like a thumping under my foot (right). Then I hit the person in front of me.

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.

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.

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.

Consumer had been experiencing intermittent brake problems, one of which resulted in an accident. Although at first the dealer claimed that the brakes were functioning properly, the consumer was later informed that there was a recall on the vehicle control monitor, which is directly associated with braking problems.

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

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.

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.

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.

When driving in the rain and pressing on the brakes, speed reduced to 5 - 7 mph, the brakes will lock up. Dealer contacted and tried to remedy the problem. The problem still exists.

When driving the vehicle on wet pavement at five to seven mph, the brakes will lock up. The consumer sometime's will have to keep his foot on the brakes to make sure the vehicle will stop. Contacted the dealer and they can't found the problem.

When driving on wet pavement or if the pavement is wet, the brakes will lock up when the vehicle gets wet.

While driving consumer tried to make a sudden stop. Pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard and vehicle continued to travel, causing an accident. Please provide further details.

While shifting vehicle from reverse position into drive position the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Also had no braking ability in which the brake pedal went to the floor, almost causing an accident. Had to be in a park position in order to stop the vehicle.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I have had my brakes checked, replaced, rotars replaced. Sometimes the brakes do not stop. It feels as though something is turning, but not stopping. It has gotten worse with time. Whatever is causing the brakes to do this also seems to cause the brakes to wear prematurely. I have had to replace them every 6 months.

I received a recall notice for the abs. I took the Blazer to century Chevrolet in broomfield.

Braking failure.

Whenever consumer makes a sudden stop the abs brakes do not operate properly. The vehicle will not stop, rather it will coast up to 60 ft. Will feel brakes pulsating and sounds of a big spring is underneath feet. Consumer took vehicle to dealer approximately 3 times, and they did not remedy the problem.

When ever the abs brakes are applied they make a chattering noise. The problem is intermittent. Pedal goes to the floor. Consumer took vehicle to dealer & mechanic cannot duplicate problem. Manufacturer has no solution to correct the noise, but a recall will soon be made.

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