1996 Chevrolet C Series Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Chevrolet C Series, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle been experiencing intermittent problem with brakes failing to stop vehicle properly whenever brakes were applied in an emergency situation. Dealer notified. *also, front bearing failed, causing damage to mounting bracket and wiring which resulted in a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #857438, filed 2000-02Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet C Series
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet C Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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