1996 Chevrolet Blazer Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 420 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 36% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 81,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “abs brakes” (16% of reports).
- 420service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 81,000median miles at failure
- 92mention a crash
- 34mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 18%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- ABS brakes: mentioned in 68 of 420 complaints (16%)
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 55 of 420 complaints (13%)
- Pedal goes: mentioned in 49 of 420 complaints (12%)
- Went floor: mentioned in 34 of 420 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 15 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 420 complaints, 92 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 34 an injury.
Chevrolet Blazer service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Blazer | 1 | 2% | 48,100 |
| 2022 Blazer | 1 | 2% | 121,000 |
| 2021 Blazer | 1 | 1% | 120,000 |
| 2020 Blazer | 1 | 0% | 80,000 |
| 2007 Blazer | 1 | 11% | — |
| 2004 Blazer | 2 | 4% | 51,702 |
| 2003 Blazer | 4 | 5% | 30,000 |
| 2002 Blazer | 14 | 6% | 29,625 |
| 2001 Blazer | 36 | 11% | 63,000 |
| 2000 Blazer | 54 | 9% | 70,000 |
| 1999 Blazer | 59 | 14% | 85,000 |
| 1998 Blazer | 59 | 8% | 95,250 |
| 1997 Blazer | 144 | 19% | 80,000 |
| 1996 Blazer | 420 | 36% | 81,000 |
| 1995 Blazer | 513 | 42% | 108,775 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the abs system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during abs stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
Risk: If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the brakes failed and the brake pedal traveled to the floor. The abs light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that the pressure modulator valve needed to be replaced…
There are several different issues with this truck: 1. The wheels are making a squeaking noise while driving; replaced brakes, rotors, had tires rotated, balanced and new alignment done with no help 2. Brakes go to floor while braking..this just started 3. Back windshield wiper makes a loud noise…
On friday october 20, 2006. My son and 3 friends were leaving a friends house. When my son applied his brake to slow, the brakes failed. When they failed the engine revved completely up, throttled out and shut down the vehicle. He of course had no brakes, but now no steering, and the engine was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1996 Chevrolet Blazers have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 420 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (36% of the 1,153 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 81,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer?
The most frequent phrase is “abs brakes”, in 68 of 420 complaints, followed by “stopping distance” (55).
Other 1996 Chevrolet Blazer problems
See all 1996 Chevrolet Blazer problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Blazer years.