10.0

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

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problem #17

Dec 261997

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brakes failed, causing a collision.

- Ridgefield, NJ, USA

problem #16

Dec 171997

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brake the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle does not stop. Dealer has adjusted brakes 4 times, and problem still exists. Dealer also replaced master cylinder. In addition, gears were stuck in park.

- Danville, PA, USA

problem #15

Nov 101997

(reported on)

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti-lock brakes not functioning properly, driver has to press pedal all the way to the floor before engaging.

- Crossville, TN, USA

problem #14

Jan 281998

Blazer

  • miles
When the brakes are applied they lock up, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has replaced the pads and the shoes on the vehicle.

- Anaconda, MT, USA

problem #13

Nov 291997

Blazer

  • miles
On regular road conditions when applying the brakes the truck skidded 54 feet before stopping, causing truck to rear end vehicle stopped at a red light. The truck front bumper has been repaired.

- Lagrange, GA, USA

problem #12

Jun 011997

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Braking apparatus experiences 80 to 90% wear thereby reducing system's effectiveness. Consumer states it is very hard to stop vehicle when braking.

- Brighton, MI, USA

problem #11

Jun 011997

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
In wet conditions the defective ABS braking system malufunctions, causing the brake pedalto fade and extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Ferona, WI, USA

problem #10

Nov 021997

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applied the ABS brakes the truck slides. But this only happens when it is wet outside on the road. Consumer thinks that it could be the tire or the ABS brakes.

- Barnesboro, PA, USA

problem #9

Aug 151997

Blazer

  • miles
Consumer was at stop sig., when she began driving from stop sign she got up to 25-30 mph cars in front began to stop. Consumer tried pressing brakes, and vehicle would not stop. She pressed all the way to the floor, but still resulted in a crash.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #8

Aug 011997

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Owner claims that when he drives the car and applies the brakes the car pulls tothe left hand side of the road.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #7

Sep 101997

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor. This is an intermittent problem.

- East Point, KY, USA

problem #6

Jul 281997

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes: Whe applying the brakes have to steer in the opposite direction so vehicle will not go off highway. ABS kicks in whenever hitting a bump. Vehicle has been in shop five times, had a master cylinder put in, rotors replaced twice brake shoes and pads replaced twice. Foreign substance found in back wheel drums.

- Racine, WI, USA

problem #5

Oct 181997

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
ABS brake failure. Also, front brake calipers/pads/rotors failed due to poor quality of brakes.

- Freehold, NJ, USA

problem #4

Oct 211997

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
When brakes are applied at sppeds as low as 20mph they resist. The dealer has repalced the brake shoes. Consumer after the dealer repaired the brakes the problem still exists.

- Albq., NM, USA

problem #3

Oct 081997

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
ABS brakes are inadequate due to poor design.

- Peabody, MA, USA

problem #2

Nov 281996

Blazer

  • miles
The truck has ABS brakes. The disc brakes wore out on the truck at 10000 miles. The truck has increased stopping distances.

- Highland, MI, USA

problem #1

Sep 231996

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes; when brakes are applied extended stopping distance is experienced/ pedal goes to the floor, on dry surface, in for repair, no problem found. Consumer states address is incorrect and has never owned a Chevrolet Blazer.

- Ravenna , OH, USA