1996 Chevrolet G Series Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 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 G Series, 33% of the 6 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.
“While driving 35mph started depressing brake pedal. Pedal went to floor. Vehicle failed to stop. Rearended another vehicle. Entire front brakes replaced prior to accident. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #822634, filed 1998-04“Vehicle was in crash, resulting from lack of braking ability. When the brakes were applied, the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle did not stop. Dealer put new brake drums in. Problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #818870, filed 1997-11Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet G Series
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet G 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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