10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
73 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
31 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,709 miles

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problem #120

Oct 221997

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes under normal conditions, the vehicle brakes fail to stop the vehicle.

- Vallejo, CA, USA

problem #119

May 051997

Blazer

  • miles
ABS problem; intermittently, on regular road conditions, in a regular stopping situation when applying the brakes, the pedal goes to the floorbroad and the Blazer does not stop. This condition has caused (2) crashes since may of 97. One rear end crash and one intersectional crash. Dealer stated that brakes perform properly and cannot find a problem.

- Bryant, TX, USA

problem #118

Oct 041997

Blazer

  • miles
Coming off ramp; applying brakes; vehicle did not slow down; took foot off brakes & vehicle accelerated; applied more pressure to brakes to stop. Called for towing & driver restarted vehicle; it revved real fast. Took to dealer & problem not found.

- Summerdale, NJ, USA

problem #117

Sep 091997

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes went out on the vehicle. When brakes are applied the vehicle travels about 100 feet befroe stopping. Owner states that brake S go intermittently. The dealer is unable to locate the source of the problem.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #116

Sep 091996

Blazer

  • miles
ABS problems; when applying the brakes, mostly on damp conditions in a hard situation, the pedal is very hard and does not move and the vehicle seems to accelerate. The dealer is not able to find a problem with the Blazer.

- Highland, IL, USA

problem #115

Aug 221997

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
Vehicle is experiencing premature brake failure. ABS does not engage properly. Dealer can't duplicate the problem. Owner took vehicle to a independent mechanic. Mechanic told owner that the ABS computer is improperly engaging.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #114

Jun 211997

Blazer

  • miles
Brakes; the front pads are too small to stop the vehicle if the power assist goes out.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #113

Jul 171997

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes in a sudden stop situation, there is extended stopping distance.

- Bel Air, MD, USA

problem #112

Jun 301997

Blazer

  • miles
The truck is equipped with ABS, the brakes were applied and the pedal went to the floor, and the vehicle did not stop and hit a bus.

- Middletown, NY, USA

problem #111

Apr 031997

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Applied pressure to brake pedal and there was a grinding noise/extended stopping distance, resulting in an accident.

- Lisbon, IA, USA

problem #110

Aug 011996

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brake failure.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #109

Apr 211997

(reported on)

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes failed.

- La Crescen, CA, USA

problem #108

Aug 251995

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes failed to stop vehicle in panic stop situation, pedal went half way down to floor, causing two crashes, nearly a third. According to dealer, brakes working as designed.

- Alhambra, CA, USA

problem #107

May 131997

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which could cause a vehicle collision. Please add any further details.

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

problem #106

Jan 011997

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle's ABS braking system experiences extended stopping distance, hard pedal then catches into a severe pulsation. Also, failure to stop at times.

- Cedar Bluff, VA, USA

problem #105

Feb 051997

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes locked up 10 times, once causing accident.

- Owings Mills, MD, USA

problem #104

Apr 241997

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
Owner has ABS brakes. He states that brake pedal falls to floor and vehicle does not have any brakes. This problem does not happen often. Vehicle was taken to dealers and they found nothing wrong.

- Longwood, FL, USA

problem #103

Apr 241997

(reported on)

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes work intermittently, occurs at low speeds. Cause unknown.

- Worthington, IN, USA

problem #102

Apr 021997

Blazer

  • miles
Vehicles ABS braking system failed with pedal going to floor and had 2 crashes. This occurred with no prior warning. Between these 2 crashes, vehicle experienced extended stoppings distance.

- New Castle, DE, USA

problem #101

Feb 031997

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pedal pulsates when braking. Also, replaced worn out pads and turned rotors. In addition, repaired frozen caliper slides and pins.

- Aimer, IA, USA

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