1996 Chevrolet C1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 18%of 229 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Chevrolet C1500, 18% of the 229 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 55 MPH driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. This caused the vehicle to hit a ditch. Vehicle was towed to dealer for analysis, and mechanic noticed that both rotors were rusted and needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10050416, filed 2003-12“When applying the ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which nearly caused a collision. Dealer has replaced the master cylinder and the brake shoes which did not remedy the problem. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #817294, filed 1997-10“Abs failure on 2/13/96, when applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor and front brakes locked up, back brakes released, causing vehicle to go through intersection. This happened on dry pavement. The pads were replaced one month ago.”
NHTSA complaint #808925, filed 1997-03“When the brakes are applied sometimes the pedal goes to the floor, and other times it gets hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has cleaned and adjusted the brakes. The manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #823379, filed 1998-05“When applying all-wheel ABS brakes, the truck continued through intersection hitting another vehicle. Truck was towed to west covina auto body shop w/Chevrolet inquiring about owner wanting to participate in an inspection. Owner has not heard from them.”
NHTSA complaint #806528, filed 1996-12Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 41 | 18% |
| 1995 | 39 | 19% |
| 1994 | 18 | 12% |
| 1993 | 10 | 16% |
| 1992 | 5 | 12% |
| 1991 | 15 | 38% |
| 1990 | 7 | 32% |
| 1989 | 8 | 24% |
| 1988 | 11 | 34% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet C1500
58 complaintsSeats
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet C1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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