1996 Chevrolet Impala Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Chevrolet Impala, 8% of the 88 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.
“Abs light comes on at random indicating that ABS is disabled, restarting the vehicle resets this condition for a while, dealers unable to diagnose or repair. Egr and EGR solenoid failed, 3 visits to dealer did not fix problem, but rather on two occassions they deliberatly disabled the EGR system to hide the problem from me. I finally repaired the problem myself by replaing the EGR solenoid at my own expense.”
NHTSA complaint #711480, filed 1999-09“Bosch anitlock brake system pump complaint about the failure of the bosch ABS pump on my 1996 Chevrolet Impala. The rear brakes failed on my automobile. I took the car to my mechanic who discovered a fluid leak in the rear brakes and suspected some type of failure within the antilock brake system. Since the cars mileage was only 14,783 and the brakes should not be failing already, he took the car to a local Chevrolet dealership, chuck ohl in chardon, ohio. …”
NHTSA complaint #737387, filed 2000-12“Lf disc brake caliper has had a problem with not releasing or floating properly. This has caused accelerated wear to the out brake pad. Dealer has been unable to correct. I had to correct myself. I am an ase master auto technician. Dealer stated that this was normal which it is not. If I was not a trainined, certified and licensed brake technician the problem would not have been detected and/or corrected. This could have lead to reduced braking ability and possible accident.”
NHTSA complaint #721109, filed 2000-04“Rear brake caliper(s) freezess on mounting frame, causing very low brake pedal. In some cases, the caliper falls off mounting frame, causing loss of braking.”
NHTSA complaint #708347, filed 1999-07Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10023171Oct 31, 2007Abs pump running when not needed.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 11% |
| 2018 | 8 | 14% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 7% |
| 2015 | 26 | 9% |
| 2014 | 91 | 14% |
| 2013 | 53 | 19% |
| 2012 | 33 | 13% |
| 2011 | 39 | 8% |
| 2010 | 30 | 7% |
| 2009 | 75 | 9% |
| 2008 | 40 | 5% |
| 2007 | 59 | 9% |
| 2006 | 35 | 7% |
| 2005 | 49 | 8% |
| 2004 | 89 | 8% |
| 2003 | 76 | 11% |
| 2002 | 74 | 9% |
| 2001 | 70 | 9% |
| 2000 | 56 | 7% |
| 1996 | 7 | 8% |
| 1995 | 8 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Impala
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Impala
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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