1996 Chevrolet Blazer brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 508 complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 32% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 508 32% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 82,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 108 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 60 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 108 crashes, 3 fires, 60 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
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 off. Not having any control, the vehicle hit a loose rock, slid into a ditch which then sent them into a series of rollovers no less than 5 no more then 7. The airbags did not deploy.
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's brake lines were rusted. An independent repair shop discovered the rusted brake lines and suggested the vehicle be taken to an authorized service dealer. The vehicle was towed to the service dealer who determined that the vehicle was leaking brake fluid. The auto insurer inspected the vehicle for possible damage caused by the towing company and determined that the leakage was due to the rusting.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 194 complaints
- Suspension 171 complaints
- Engine 90 complaints
- Cooling system 86 complaints
- Transmission 80 complaints
- Electrical system 75 complaints
- Air bags 59 complaints
- Fuel system 37 complaints