1996 Chevrolet Pickup Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 15%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup, 15% of the 60 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.
“When driving under wet road conditions and putting foot on the brake pedal to stop the truck, it takes longer for the truck to stop, it continues to travel and then stops. It only does this when it rains. The insurance report indicates that there was a high rate of problems with this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #816634, filed 1997-09“While applying brakes pedal went nearly to floor. Found hole in steel brake line that was rusty along the frame near the last plastic clamp before it jumps to the flex hose. Ampp.”
NHTSA complaint #744980, filed 2001-05“Traveling down grade and applied pressure to pedal, no response from ABS. * ak consumer states problem occurs first time driven in day, seems to occur following day of rain.”
NHTSA complaint #817749, filed 1997-10Related 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…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 30% |
| 2002 | 6 | 35% |
| 2001 | 2 | 12% |
| 2000 | 14 | 44% |
| 1999 | 20 | 51% |
| 1998 | 22 | 30% |
| 1997 | 25 | 33% |
| 1996 | 9 | 15% |
| 1995 | 10 | 13% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 15% |
| 1991 | 3 | 19% |
| 1990 | 4 | 36% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup
21 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup
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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