18 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated the abs activated at low speeds. There was a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. Increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash. I observed this same behavior on 1999 full sized Chevrolet trucks that were repaired under recall campaign number 05v379000.
: the contact stated while driving 5 mph and applying the brakes the abs activated. While the brakes were applied the brake pedal pulsated and there was a grinding nose coming from the front of the vehicle. When the abs activated the stopping distance was increased. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes, antilock. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the model and VIN.
: the contact stated there was an increased stopping distance at speeds of 5mph or less. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer, no repairs were made.
My abs brake system is experiencing the same symptoms as those in the recent recall. So far nothing has happened but do not want to have an accident occur due to the same recall problem. I do not want to pay to have it checked by the extreme high cost of a dealership. . . . .
Applied brake at low speed of 10 mph or less and pedal became hard. This caused extended stopping distance. Vehicle been in a accident on one occasion. Also, vehicle been in / out of dealer's shop on seven occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
When consumer applies brakes pedal goes all the way down to the floor.
Slowing to a stop with foot on brake, behind a small pickup truck which had a wall board extending out of rear of truck, had full pressure on brake pedal, and vehicle started to jump up and down. Had to hold foot on brake pedal and shift into park; engine speeded up, and was able to shut off engine. Consumer thought computer on brakes malfunctioned. However, dealer could not find anything wrong.
2 incidents: I was trying to turn into a parking space and the car would not stop so I couldn't turn in. Less than a week later, a vehicle in front of me stopped quickly. I had about 25-30 feet of room in front of me to stop and the brakes did not work. I ended up in an accident because I couldn't stop.
Upon applying brakes quickly abs will kick in and vehicle will keep on going. Vehicle has also had many other problems--windows, stereo, door inserts, grill, headlights, all of which either had to be replaced or repaired.
Brakes pull hard to the right when sudden stops occur. Ac/heat blows out the defroster, pulls power from engine has been to shop 3 times still fails.
While driving hit a bump and discovered a bottle of brake fluid under the hood. Contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Vehicle in front of me stopped,I stepped on my brakes and they did not work. I was doing 25 mph , and ended up in an accident due to no brakes.
Brakes spongy. Go to floor with steady pressure.
Problems with vehicles front brakes, wheel hub and steering dampner. There was a noise in the front end due to the hub on the front wheel which was replaced. The steering dampner was replaced due to leakage and the front abs were intermittent.
When applying abs brakes pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
When attemtping to make a stop and upon applying brake pedal vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer stated problem was due to a build up around fuel: throttle linkage and control. Dealer stated that the problem was a maintenance problem.
When appyling brakes on wet pavement pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please provide further details.