Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer

16 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2005

1998 Chevrolet Blazer 4wd SUV - unwanted application of the antilock brake system at low speeds cause increased stopping distances.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2002

I have been reporting this problem at least six times between three different dealers. They all can never find anything wrong. No safety defect listed.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2001

Has problems with back rotors and brakes keep locking up. Contacted dealer, and dealer is taking a look at brakes.

4 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 12/12/1999

Iintermittently when applying brakes pedal went to the floor. This happened during normal stopping. Problem was reported to the dealership. Dealership stated that problem was normal. Vehicle owned by massapequa water district.

5 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 03/03/1999

While wife was driving about 10 mph,tried to stop at a stop sign. But, when stepping on the brake pedal to stop, the brakes pedal went to floor and vehicle passed the stop sign.

6 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 01/09/1999

Was driving 30mph and started to apply brake pedal, had no brakes. Pedal went to the floor. Had vehicle towed to dealer to check & to repair, if needed.

7 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1999

While driving anti-lock brakes activated without pressure on the pedal. Vehicle has been taken to dealership on 6 different occasions for repairs. Dealer has made electrical repairs for remedy, but problem still occurs.

8 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 12/31/1998

While driving on wet pavement at 35-40 mph, vehicle accelerated by itself, brakes applied, would not disengage, cruise control went on by itself. Driver turned it off and applied brakes again, foot applied to gas, nothing happened, drove for one mile trying to slow down, approached turn lane with foot on brake, turned wheel, vehicle still would not disengage. When approaching left turn lane, tried to apply brakes more firmly. The right passenger tire lifted up over the curb and took vehicle into southbound traffic. Upon approaching a 4-lane highway, turned wheel to the right, and vehicle went ove rgrassie medium. Driver applied brakes again, but vehicle still wouldn't stop. Drive rpushe ddoor open, released seat belt and pushed herself out of the vehicle. Vehicle was totalled. Driver sustaine dinjuries.

9 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 12/31/1998

While driving my vehicle the cruise control went into resume and failed to let me slow down or stop vehicle. I applied the brakes several times, and I also applied the gas, while holding both feet over the brakes, vehicle still wouldn't disengage. I drove the vehicle in that position for about one mile, trying to get it to stop. When I approached my turning intersection and applied the brakes, the right tire lifted over the curb, and took my vehicle into the path of the southbound ongoing traffic. I then turned my wheel to the right to avoid running into the traffic, and the vechicle went over the grassie medium. I then applied my brakes again, but the vehicle still wouldn't disengage. At that time I realized that the vehicle wasn't going to stop. I then released my seat belt, pushed the door open, and then pushed myself outward of the vehicle. I fell onto the ground, and the vehicle continued to travel northbound and across a four-line highway, and hit a comerica bank pole. Two policeofficers were sent to the scene, and I was given a ticket. The ticket was for failing to maintain control of my vehicle. I tried numberous times to stop my vehicle, but it wouldn't disengage. Please contact me!.

10 Brake Electric Antilock problem

While making a stop by depressing the brak pedal vehicle continued to travel. Please provide further informaton.

11 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When applying abs brakes the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance due to failure of abs brakes. Please give any further details.

12 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When applying the abs brakes on dry pavement the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a rear end collision. Please give any further details.

13 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When applying abs brakes on wet pavement pedal goes to the floor ,causing extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot identify cause please give any further details.

14 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When appyling brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Problem becomes more pprononced when vehicle is driven on wet pavement. Dealer cannot identify cause. Please give any further details.

15 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Vehicle vibrated while driven 60 mph when the brakes were applied. The dealer kept the vehicle for over a month. The problem was recurring.

16 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When appyling brakes pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.



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