1996 Chevrolet Explorer Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 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 Explorer, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Consumer took vehicle in for inspection. Brakes were warped after slamming on brakes. Consumer noticed that at high speed braking to slow down vehicle wobbled. Consumer took vehicle in to be checked, but dealer said it affected safety of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #883800, filed 2001-03Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Explorer
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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