1996 Chevrolet Camaro Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 15%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro, 15% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 4 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.
“This is reference a safety problem during a moving emergency stop/braking situation on the 1996 Camaro. Naming the panel or cover for the bottom of the drivers side dash, just above the brake and gas pedals. The panel has a cut out for the drivers foot just above the gas peddle, but it also has a slight drop down above the brake peddle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10054583, filed 2004-01, 57,000 miles“I have replaced the master cylinder for the brakes 3-4 times and have put new brakes on it all the way around. There is surely no way I could go through that many master cylinders with in the time I have had it. My next move is to replace or look at the booster for the air brake system. My brakes are not holding pressure, when stopped, I have to ethier put it in park, or pump the brake to stay fully stopped....it kinda ease up like you unknownly let your foot off of the brake but you don't. Please let me know something on this...anything. Thank you very much. Proud Camaro owner, michelle dorr. …”
NHTSA complaint #710415, filed 1999-08“Ignition control module has failed twice. Ignition coils have failed 3 times. Car vibrates or shuts off when coils or module goes bad. Engine has bad miss when coils or module are going out. This continues to be an ongoing problem that has to be repaired approximately once every 6 months. Parking brake release button rattles when driving.”
NHTSA complaint #709244, filed 1999-07“Wheel speed sensor fails, causing the anti lock brakes to engage, making the car take a significantly longer stopping distance. I am afraid it is going to end in a crash. Not covered under the warranty, even though it is a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #759368, filed 2002-03“Car will not start in the cold there is a clicking sound and lights flicker for a while before the engine turns over. Multiple service engine soon lights seems to be consistently happpenings with multiple problems of all kinds.”
NHTSA complaint #714188, filed 1999-11Related service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 11 | 6% |
| 2016 | 9 | 6% |
| 2015 | 10 | 5% |
| 2014 | 10 | 5% |
| 2013 | 12 | 6% |
| 2012 | 7 | 6% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 22 | 32% |
| 2001 | 15 | 31% |
| 2000 | 15 | 20% |
| 1999 | 32 | 36% |
| 1998 | 92 | 53% |
| 1997 | 10 | 14% |
| 1996 | 17 | 15% |
| 1995 | 64 | 30% |
| 1994 | 21 | 15% |
| 1993 | 7 | 22% |
| 1992 | 7 | 8% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 5 | 20% |
| 1988 | 2 | 12% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 6 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
| 1983 | 3 | 19% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
19 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
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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