Chevrolet Blazer Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 1,310 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Chevrolet Blazer across 15 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (513). The words owners use most often: “stopping distance” (13% of reports).
- 1,310service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 234mention a crash
- 82mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- $1,900typical repair cost reported by owners
- 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.
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 176 of 1,310 complaints (13%)
- ABS brakes: mentioned in 173 of 1,310 complaints (13%)
- Pedal goes: mentioned in 112 of 1,310 complaints (9%)
- Went floor: mentioned in 86 of 1,310 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes, hydraulic repair on the Chevrolet Blazer at $1,900, and half of them between $680 and $2,400.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2000–2009), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 141 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,310 complaints, 234 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 82 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 (4)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Model years: 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: s -trucks equipped with 2 wheel drive. These vehicles may have had the right-hand antilock brake system (abs) module feed pipe and/or brake crossover pipe tube nuts tightened without seating the pipe-flared-ends enough to withstand normal assembly and vehicle inputs without partially unseating. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic service brake normal, emergency, and park braking performance."
Risk: If this occurred, the seating seal could be broken during vehicle assembly, or from early road inputs or brake fluid cycling, and a leak could occur increasing the brake stopping distance.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the brake pipe union for signs of brake fluid, and if necessary, install a new brake pipe union.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Model years: 1995, 1996
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 1998
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. If the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.
Risk: Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Model years: 1995
Problem: The brake pedal pivot bolt was started in the weld nut, but was not torqued correctly causing the bolt to disengage from the weld nut.
Risk: This condition can result in a total loss of brakingcapability.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for hand-started brake pedal bolts and torque them to correct specifications.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn, the vehicle lost braking functionality. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. After exiting the vehicle, the contact became aware of a fluid leak underneath the…
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving 52 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated and there was an abnormal clicking sound. The brakes eventually…
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed, but the pedal was firm, and the contact was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where an unknown repair was performed. Additionally…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that upon stopping at a red traffic light, the vehicle's auto start/stop system activated and turned the engine off. The warning message "Brake System Failure - ESC- Steering Assistance Reduced". The driver was able to pull to the…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Blazers have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,310 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Chevrolet Blazer. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Blazer service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,900 (half paid between $680 and $2,400), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Chevrolet Blazer?
The most frequent phrase is “stopping distance”, in 176 of 1,310 complaints, followed by “abs brakes” (173).
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