Eight problems related to power assist brake vacuum have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Traveling at 45mph and had to come to a stop. Brakes became very hard to push. Slowly was able to stop Blazer s-10. There was no early indicator that my brakes were failing. Took it to the dealer and they told me the power assist booster is faulty. Cost is over 600. 00 to repair .
Brake failure, power brake booster failed and my could not stop the car except with both feet using all the strength she had. Lucky she did not have an accident. The failure occurred at about 35 miles/per hour and ther was no traffic at the time. If there had been a car stopped in front of her she would have hit it because she could not stop the car. Very dangerous safety condition.
Consume r was pulling vehicle inside of yard and applied brakes they were hard and noisy. Dealership was aware of problem. Vehicle is currently at dealership.
Original brake booster failed at approx. 17,000 miles. Replacement booster failed at 47,000. No warning of system degradation noted on either occasion.
While driving on regular road conditions, during normal braking and when applying the brakes, the pedal went almost to the floorboard, and the truck traveled 60 feet before stopping. The dealer stated that the diaphram in the brake booster was busted.
Brake vacuum booster failed.
Brake booster vaccum hose is leaking. Dealer has replaced it.
Consumer states "while traveling at high speeds, when the brakes were applied, brake pedal went to the floor. " consumer had to pump brakes to get vehicle to stop. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and they stated theat"brake booster failed. ".