Brake Grinding Noise problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

Eight problems related to brake grinding noise have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Grinding Noise problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1999

The brakes feel normal when applied. But they lock up and there is a grinding noise. This happens on wet or dry pavement, the stopping distance is increased to 60-75 ft. Before coming to a complete stop. This has caused consumer to have two fender benders. The dealer has been contacted. *.

2 Brake Grinding Noise problem

Failure Date: 08/11/1997

When driving the vehicle and coming to a stop, once putting foot on the brake pedal heard a grinding noise coming from the vehicle. Left /right front pads wore out, damaging the rotors.

3 Brake Grinding Noise problem

Failure Date: 07/23/1996

When stepping on brakes pedal would go to floor and vehicle would not stop. In December of 1996 there was a grinding noise and brakes failed again. Consumer was in an accident on mov-1, 2001 the vehicle was toatalled due to not being able to stop vehicle.

4 Brake Grinding Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1996

When applying the abs brakes, in any type of weather or speed, the pedal goes to the floor and there is an extended stopping distance. Consumer states there is an occasional grinding noise and sometimes vehicle will skid on gravel, there have been several instances where consumer has almost rearended another vehicle due to faulty brakes.

5 Brake Grinding Noise problem

Failure Date: 03/29/1996

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.

6 Brake Grinding Noise problem

Owner has abs brakes. While using brakes trying to make a stop, brakes will not engage. Also there is a grinding noise made by brakes when they are applied. Cause has not been determined.

7 Brake Grinding Noise problem

Customer does not like the feel of the anti lock brake system it causes the vehicle to stop slowly, shimmey, and makes grinding noise.

8 Brake Grinding Noise problem

Whne driivng at approx 35 mph goes to apply brakes to make emergency stop, brakes feel like they will go to floor ,make a grinding noise. On wet leaves brakes locked up. Vehicle did a 360 turn. Dealer replaced pads twice, still defect is reoccurring which can result in accident.




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