1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 20%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck, 20% of the 49 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Windshield wipers work intermittently when turned on and sometimes do not come on or stop while in operation. This makes visability nearly impossible. The anti-lock brakes pump the brakes sometimes when trying to stop on dry pavement at slow speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #729845, filed 2000-09“Brake rotors were warped, and had to be repaired under warranty by dealership. However, the problem has occurred again with an unknown amount of miles on brake rotors. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #892987, filed 2001-07“Consumer states when depressing brakes van pulls to the left. Van checked by dealer who replaced pads and rotors. Consumer advised while driving again had to suddenly apply brakes and van pulled to the left almost causing a collision. Van checked again by dealer who advised that a durostop needs to be installed on van to equalize pressure on brake pads. Van did not have component when purchased new in 01/97. Nlmthe gas gauge bounces erratically when going over bumps. The dealer has repaired everything possible concerning this defect, to no avail.”
NHTSA complaint #8019874, filed 2002-09“Brakes failed, attempt repair several times, master cylinder, due to fluid leakage, ABS light stayed on, brakes so hot the rotors were glowing and the smoke was pouring off the front end.”
NHTSA complaint #531222, filed 1998-02Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 25% |
| 2002 | 9 | 24% |
| 2001 | 7 | 33% |
| 2000 | 10 | 53% |
| 1999 | 12 | 34% |
| 1998 | 8 | 24% |
| 1997 | 13 | 27% |
| 1996 | 10 | 20% |
| 1995 | 12 | 23% |
| 1994 | 6 | 17% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
| 1988 | 4 | 27% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
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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