1996 Chevrolet S10 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 222about this part
- Share
- 33%of 668 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,080miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 222 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Chevrolet S10, 33% of the 668 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,080 miles. 41 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was involved in a traffic collision in which my brakes failed to stop my vehicle. When I pressed the brakes during a sudden stop, the brakes started to slow down my truck but then the pedal went all the way down to the floor with a rubbing noise and my truck kept traveling until I hit the vehicle in front of me.”
NHTSA complaint #11078842, filed 2018-03, 340,000 miles“Brakes failed to engage at 35-40 MPH. Brakes emitted groaning,grinding noise.from '1996-1999 complained to dealers brakes not working properly, and that the anti-lock seemed to be locked in place; was told nothing wrong. On 03/28/2000 ABS was modified under campaign 99v-193,and brakes worked. Now when brakes are applied, vehicle skids and seems to go faster.”
NHTSA complaint #10043708, filed 2003-10, 71,092 miles“Consumer had the same problem as the recall on the ABS light illuminating. Dealer would not repair because VIN was not included. The vehicle check engine light illuminated and the dealer indicated that the oxygen sensor was bad, the radiator leaked, the head gasket had blown and the water pump leaked.”
NHTSA complaint #10024971, filed 2003-06, 79,000 miles“When traveling on wet pavement and upon applying force to the brake pedal, noticed a loud noise, pedal traveled to the floorboard, vehicle got into a skid, resulting in loss of vehicle control for a brief period. Note-every time it is wet.”
NHTSA complaint #10056719, filed 2004-02, 8,493 miles“After hitting a bump in the road brakes failed while the consumer was parking in the lot causing the vehicle to hit a lamp post at a speed of 5 MPH. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10091583, filed 2004-10, 52,000 milesRelated recalls
- 99V193000Jul 19, 1999Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september…Covers: Chevrolet S10 1991–1996, Blazer 1991–1996, GMC Jimmy 1991–1996 +1 more
- 97V146001Sep 11, 1997Vehicle description: light duty passenger pickup trucks equipped with 4.3l engines. The front brake line can contact the left-hand side of the engine oil pan…Covers: Chevrolet S10 1996–1997, GMC Sonoma 1996–1997
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 | 29% |
| 2003 | 38 | 21% |
| 2002 | 21 | 10% |
| 2001 | 64 | 21% |
| 2000 | 105 | 22% |
| 1999 | 35 | 15% |
| 1998 | 77 | 13% |
| 1997 | 101 | 22% |
| 1996 | 222 | 33% |
| 1995 | 321 | 35% |
| 1994 | 533 | 55% |
| 1993 | 141 | 61% |
| 1992 | 121 | 67% |
| 1991 | 72 | 41% |
| 1990 | 10 | 34% |
| 1989 | 3 | 6% |
| 1988 | 6 | 16% |
| 1987 | 4 | 15% |
| 1986 | 3 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet S10
100 complaintsAir bags
74 complaintsEngine cooling
71 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
68 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsEquipment
36 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet S10
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology