Brake Disc Caliper Problems of Chevrolet Blazer

Chevrolet Blazer owners have reported 13 problems related to brake disc caliper (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Blazer based on all problems reported for the Blazer.

1 Brake Disc Caliper problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 01/07/2013

Brake pedal went to floor very slowly. Repaired brakes with all new components; rotors, pads, calipers, new brake fluid. Bled brakes and pedal is still very spongy and pedal will still go down to floor after stopping. Car will not move if you hold the pedal down. Found several complaints on line about spongy brakes on Chevrolet cars. Is there a problem that I can not find for these cars?.

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2 Brake Disc Caliper problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 09/08/2004

Consumer stated: brakes were squeaking, seemed like braking distance was twice to three times to stop, sometimes had to push all the way to the floor, could feel brake pedal going back and forth. Also, while driving and whether using brakes or not one could hear a rattle of noise. Dealer said calipers were totally defective. Replaced brake pads and rotors.

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3 Brake Disc Caliper problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 04/30/2003

The rear brakes failed, which was caused by an inoperative caliper and rotor.

4 Brake Disc Caliper problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 04/29/2003

When the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle fish tailed. The dealer indicated the caliper was not compressing with the rotor.

5 Brake Disc Caliper problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 02/06/2002

This is the seventh failure of the brakes not functioning. Twice the boosters have been replaced, the calipers, adjusted, rebuilt, and replaced. It failed again this week and they cant find anything wrong.

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6 Brake Disc Caliper problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 03/10/2001

There has been a constant problem with the brakes since consumer purchased the vehicle. When applying brake pressure the brakes chatter/jump, and shake within the brakes. The vehicle stops when this occurs. This can happen at both high and low speeds when applying brake pressure. This vehicle has been to a dealer numerous times for this problem. The consumer does not know what repairs have been made, but does remember something about calipers and corrosion. This is still a problem. There is a recall on some Chevrolet vehicles involving the abs, but consumer's vehicle is not included in this recall.

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7 Brake Disc Caliper problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 11/24/1998

Brake calipers lock up causing damage to rotors and pads.

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8 Brake Disc Caliper problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 04/20/1998

Calipers failed causing brakes to lock up.

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9 Brake Disc Caliper problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 01/30/1998

1. The brakes lock up all the time when you go from dry to wet weather. When you press on the brakes they lock-up. Dealer states that there is no problem with the brakes. 2. Have went through 3 sets of brake pads already. Dealer replaced calipers in 1998 but the pads still wear out too fast. This is the front brakes.

10 Brake Disc Caliper problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 10/15/1997

Brake caliper failed causing uneven wear of the brake pads.

11 Brake Disc Caliper problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 01/01/1996

On normal road conditions when slowing down or stopping at a red light the abs engages when not necessary. Rotors/calipers and pads replaced under 30,000 miles on passenger's side in 1/96 and the driver's side in 3/96, brakes pads on driver's side replaced again in 11/96 , pads and computer chips were replaced in 2/97. Vehicle back at dealership again.

12 Brake Disc Caliper problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

Calipers failed.

13 Brake Disc Caliper problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

Consumer learned after being in accident that a bolt in the brake caliper was missing, causing brakes to grind whenever brake are applied in an emergencey situation. Dealer notified , and informed consumer they don't beleive that it happened.



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