10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
20 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
15 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,470 miles

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problem #37

May 011998

Blazer

  • miles
Brakes squeaked when pedal was or was not applied. Extended stopping distance occurred. Dealer aware of problem. Repair work done at owners expense.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #36

Feb 281999

Blazer

  • miles
EA94038, the ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash.

- Weston, CT, USA

problem #35

Jul 161999

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The brakes experienced failure causing brakes to feel very hard. Sound like air was coming from the brakes due to the ABS system working intermittently.

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #34

Aug 121998

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving in rain and applying the brakes vehicle slides, and the ABS system is working intermittently.

- Montongery, AL, USA

problem #33

May 261999

Blazer

  • miles
Brake system is defective, and when brakes ar E applied extended stopping distance occurs. Travelling at 20 mph a frontal impact occurred, and airbag did not deploy. Dealer contacted, and repairwork not done on brakes. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

- Wheaton, MD, USA

problem #32

Mar 261999

Blazer

  • miles
On three separate occasions the brake pedal went to the floor. The brakes are in good shape and the fluid level is fine. The brake pedal always feels spongy and its hard to stop the vehicle. The other complaint deals with the rear end. After the car has be en driven for about fifteen minutes the rear end will vibrate and make a grinding noise when the car takes off from a stop light or stop sign. I am the second owner of the car and it had 17000 miles on it when I bought it.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #31

Apr 201999

Blazer

  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #30

Jul 241997

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
ABS sensor light came on. Vehicle was surging.replaced ABS sensor. Extremely poor gas mileage. Then engine check"light comes on. Replaced all 6 fuel injectors once and #'s 2&3, twice. Driver side door wasn't flush w/car. Removed door & rewelded.( dot number: Tire size: 235/70/15R )

- Antelope, CA, USA

problem #29

Jun 211998

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
ABS seemed to engage very easily on vehicle, resulting in overly long stops. Vehicle was unable to stop at stop sign resulting in total loss of vehicle.

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

problem #28

Jun 171998

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
Driving the truck in drizzling rain, entering onto a entrance ramp, when another vehicle failed to yield. Consumer had to apply pressure to the brakes and the truck began wobbling from side to side, and finally hit a guardrail. The anti-lock braking system locked up.

- Stonington, CT, USA

problem #27

Sep 161998

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
In the month of February 1998, while driving in downtown portland, or, the brake pedal went completely to the floor while traveling down a slope and attempting to make a right hand turn. I had to continuously pump the pedal to regain any braking ability. *akwithin 5 minutes, this condition happened again. The weather was rainy and the streets were wet. I immediately took the vehicle to the dealership to determine what the problem might be. They could not determine why this occurred. Their service person did mention that it might have something to do with the ABS system acting up. Now reading the information available on the Chevy Blazer page on the world wide web, I see that his condition has also happened to others. I refer you to the following E-mail address: Lfrat5@aol.com. This person had the exact same problem and has not been able to get Chevrolet to resolve it. I fear that this system is randomly defective and worry since my wife and soon to be driving daughter will be driving when this condition occurs. The dealership and Chevrolet in general is very unresponsive about this issue, yet they seem to know that something is wrong. I encourage you to read of all of the braking problems with the Chevy S-10 Blazer. I hope I will get some kind of a response to this report. Thank you. Tim foster

- Lake Oswego, OR, USA

problem #26

Jun 151997

Blazer

  • miles
While driving at 20 mhp, went to apply for the brakes and the brakes didn't stop the vehicle. Causing the consumer to rearend another vehicle, and the driver's side air bag didn't deploy.

- Waunakee, WI, USA

problem #25

May 011998

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes failed three times.

- Suwanee, GA, USA

problem #24

Sep 161998

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distances. The dealer will we replace the brake pads and shoes. Manufacturer will be notified.

- East Hartford, CT, USA

problem #23

Aug 121998

(reported on)

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions, the pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop the vehicle.

- Reading, MA, USA

problem #22

Jun 241998

Blazer

  • miles
Consumer has been experiencing continuous problem with ABS brake system. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop. Less then seven months later condition reappeared. Consumer called dealer on several occasions and left a massage. It appears that dealer does not want to return consumer's calls.

- Kenmore, NY, USA

problem #21

Sep 091997

Blazer

  • miles
ABS brake problems; intermittently while driving on dry pavement at low speed under regular braking conditions and applying the brakes, the pedal goes down and the vehicle keeps going forward. When applying the brakes the second time, the vehcle stops. The dealer is not able to detect the problem with the Blazer. This is the 6th time the Blazer has been to the dealership for this problem.

- Ft Oglethorte, GA, USA

problem #20

Dec 131997

Blazer

  • miles
Electrical system failed. Also, ABS brakes were replaced.

- Ssf, CA, USA

problem #19

Feb 231998

(reported on)

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
Driver seat not mount securely, alignment and steering malfunction, windshield set incorrectly, and brakes make clicking noise when applied.

- Aptos, CA, USA

problem #18

Dec 311997

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brakes failed causing vehicle collision.

- Greenfield, IN, USA

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