Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Chevrolet Blazer owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
ABS failure. All three ABS isolation valves closed either at start of breaking or prior to braking cycle, resulting in no possible depression of the brake petal and absolutely no braking what so ever, literally none. The vehicle continues at whatever speed the vehicle was at before initiation of braking. This no brake condition happened intermittently as speeds from 15mph to highway speeds. Upon releasing break pressure (taking one's foot of the petal) and reapplying the breaks the left front ABS isolation valve would de-energize and give the driver the left front break only. This failure was intermittent over the last year and not witnessed by me until 1/13/2018. The ABS fuse was removed and the brakes remain without ABS function. This is a major failure that could have caused a deadly accident and most probably has. …
I have had extreme braking problems that are still not fixed. Under normal city driving conditions, brakes are very slow to stop regardless of how much pressure I put on them and occasionally lock up. I must release the brake pedal and pump it to catch so the car will come to a stop. 2 months ago, a woman stopped at the last minute in front of me. I hit my brakes with more than enough room to stop (2-3 car lengths). They locked up and made their normal grinding noise. I hit her car causing damage to both vehicles. Last month, while trying to slow down to pay at a toll booth, I had to literally stand on my brake pedal to stop the truck. The toll booth attendant jumped out of the booth in fear that I was going to crash. The same thing happens coming off the highway at 45 miles per hour. I can't get another vehicle, but this one is going to kill my children and I. …
On highway truck dies all systems off ihave all receipts mulitple repairs from the EGR valve coils fuel pump spider ..along with multiple electrical issues involving the emergency button will not turn off had replaced still issue came back, car will not start unless something clicks in steering column also distributor and timing missing ? I can go on ..nightmare.I love my truck howere I could have gotten a new car for this much but have put so much money into it and im a single mom not on any gov assistance or welfare or support..please this truck>>>>argh
Dt*: the contact stated the gas tank leaked slightly and smoked. There is a NHTSA recall, # 96V234000, regarding the tank assembly. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. In addition, during a smoking episode the emergency brake was applied, but did not hold causing the vehicle to roll back into a tree. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where it is awaiting repair.
ABS malfunctioned, resulting in extended stopping distance. ABS recall 99i006000 was issued, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. The consumer was involved in an accident on 4/16/04 because he was not able to stop the vehicle. He spent alot of money trying to repair the vehicle but the brakes are still not functioning properly.
I have reported this vehicle in the past to Chevrolet and NHTSA. Several problems with the braking system, ABS are the major complaints and also the power locking system for the doors. After an accident in December 1997, due to faulty brakes and ABS not stopping the vehicle the dealer said there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Then he made repairs to the braking system where the dealer said he replaced the rotors and the brakes in January of 1998. Even after he made these repairs the brakes and the ABS was still not working I returned to the dealer and he said there still was nothing wrong until it happened when I had the repair manager in the truck with me. Mr. Wallace of warnock Chevrolet of morristown new jersey siad then that he was 110 percent sure there was something wrong. …
Lighting-headlights - while driving at night, my headlights (both low and highbeam) will go off altogether a few seconds after I switch to my highbeams. After emergency stopping due to lack of vision, it comes back on after sitting a few moments only to happen again and again. This is a very serious defect that almost caused a head on collision and my family to loose our lives. 2) parking brake - while parked in 4 wheel drive, motor off, on a close to flat surface, my Blazer's emergency brake disengages and my vehicle has to be moved back into its paking place. Electrical system:battery - battery goes dead if I leave my door open for 10 minutes to sweep out the inside. Even after factory battery was replaced for the same reason. Exhauste system: cvs valve replaced soon after driving off the showroom floor at dealership. …
22 year old son was driving 1995 Blazer to odu university for morning class on interstate , traffic was slowing down, son took foot off gas, traffic started to stop, applied brakes and ABS braking system did not respond (Blazer did not stop, son said Blazer felt like it was on ice ), causing a 4 car accident, contacted Chevrolet to respond to NHTSA recall on braking issue, Chevrolet will not make commitment but will send someone to look at Blazer, as this problem has caused my son to receive a ticket from the va state police for reckless driving and failure to maintain proper control?????, it is of extreme importance that we find out what went wrong with this braking system before my son will have to go to court 10-12-99 , and how many more will experience this before NHTSA and Chevrolet reports this information to everyone involved!!!!.as this is causing considerable grief, and …
Vehicle would not stop at major highway intersection. While I was trying to stop, the vehicle proceeded thru two (2) south bound traffic lanes, then across a paved divider (about equivalent to two highway lanes), then across another two (2)traffic lanes and onto the grassy shoulder of the northbound lanes where the vehicle rolled over one time and came to rest on it's roof. The vehicle behaved as if it was not slowing down at all. The roadway was dry but had some gravel and sand spill on it. Thank god for seat belts! This vehicle had a brake problem at 756 miles (ABS light would come on while driving) dealer was notified. The vehicle had a total brake failure at 2933 miles. Since veh could not be driven safely dealer had to send truck & tow vehicle 30 miles to shop where ABS valve assy needed repair/replacement. …
After making a left hand turn and proceeding approximately 60 feet , vehicle lost control on a black ice covered area of street., vehicle then departed ice traveling over a curb,(braking began prior to going over curb), then continued over a snow covered parkway, then over a shoveled sidewalk, and then striking the entrance to a building approx 40 feet away, standing on the brake pedal would not engage the brakes, on December 1999 a letter was recieved from Chevrolet describing the condition which was identified by the NHTSA , there is no doubt in my mind that this was the cause of my vehicles failure to stop, the braking failed completely under these conditions
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for hand-started brake pedal bolts and torque them to correct specifications.
NHTSA investigations
Loss of power assist braking
Consumers allege a partial loss of braking ability
ABS braking system
This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v-193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.
Loss of power assist
There is no summary currently available
Brake complaints in other Blazer years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer?
NHTSA has 531 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer, 43% of the model year's 1,224 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (420 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Chevrolet Blazer brake problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 99V-193 (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Jul 19, 1999); NHTSA recall 94V-242 (pedals and linkages, Dec 12, 1994). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Blazer brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 122,000 miles, and 5% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 92 crashes, 2 fires and 36 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.