10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #8

Jun 151998

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front brake calipers broken.

- Elkview, WV, USA

problem #7

Nov 241998

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake calipers lock up causing damage to rotors and pads.

- Amanda, OH, USA

problem #6

Nov 161998

(reported on)

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Shreveport, LA, USA

problem #5

Sep 061997

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
Calipers locking up causing rotor and pad wear. Mjs

- Killeen, TX, USA

problem #4

Oct 151997

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake caliper failed causing uneven wear of the brake pads.

- Holly, MI, USA

problem #3

Jul 221996

Blazer

  • miles
Brake calipers failed and replaced.

- Fortson, GA, USA

problem #2

Apr 111997

(reported on)

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Calipers failed.

- Glendora, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 011996

Blazer

  • miles
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.

- St Gabriel, LA, USA