Air Brake Related Problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer

Table 1 shows three common air brake related problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Chevrolet Blazer

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Brake Wheel Speed Sensor problems
1
Air Brake Antilock problems
1
Air Brake Disc Rotor problems
1

Air Brake Wheel Speed Sensor problem #1

I notced several times when I would stop that the vehicle would juimp forward and not completely stop. I was going to the garage to see my mechanic. My family and I were almost hit broadside when I tried to stop at a red light. When I put on the brakes I slowed down but when I got under 10mph the vehicle started to jump. The vehicle finally spopped after I was through the intersection. The mechanic told me that the front wheel bearings were worn. He said that the sensors for the abs system were in the bearings. So when I tried to stop the abs system kicked in. That is why I couldn't stop ! this was a very frightening experience for me and my family. This should not happen! the mechanic replaced the front wheel bearings and the vehicle seems ok now. I am concerned that this will happen again. The vehicle is only 5 yrs old.

Air Brake Antilock problem #2

My 2000 chevy Blazer (88k mi. ) had both the abs system light and emergency brake light come on. I have also experienced strange abs activation even at low speed and light brake application. My dealer said the abs controller is faulty. I have found numerous descriptions of these very same symtoms from other owners as well as TSB references to this defect. This looks like a trend and a design flaw and a saftey issue. This should be investigated and the abs controller system should be recalled.

Air Brake Disc Rotor problem #3

Corroded, warped brake rotors front and rear.


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