This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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- Vallejo, CA, USA