1996 Chevrolet Van Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 39%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Chevrolet Van, 39% of the 28 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“This is just for your records this veichle has a stopping problem above 40 MPH the harder you press brakes the stopping does not increase I am famllar with anti lock breaks this is not that system causeing this non stopping other VAN owners like my self have notice this problem its almost like there is not enough break to stop anti break works fine when forced to floor but normal stopping is very weak .”
NHTSA complaint #742942, filed 2001-03“I have a previous report on this vehicle back in april of 2000. This VAN would not stop when I was going down a hill and I went into a house. They found nothing wrong, which I never could believe. Ever since this incident the brakes never felt the same. I have returned this VAN to dealership several times and they could never find anything wrong. I transport my daughter in this who is in a wheel chair. …”
NHTSA complaint #744118, filed 2001-04“Abs brake problems; when pushing on the brake pedal, the pedal would go to the floor and there would be no braking ability. The dealer could not find a problem with the brake system. This happened on dry road conditions. This incident caused a crash on 4/17/97. The vehicle was repaired by a ford dealership because Chevrolet wanted consumer to sign a letter that he would not sue anyone over this wreck.”
NHTSA complaint #821889, filed 1998-03“Prior to complete brake failure on july 29, 2001, there is minimum of nine documented service reports with the dealer for brake problems beginning in may of 1997. To date, this problem still exists. There is severe pulling to the right and wheel vibration upon quick or heavy appliance of brakes. The rear brakes do not work and have not worked properly from the beginning; thus, the front brakes must handle the load. The front brake lining must be replace every six months. The back brake lining has been replaced only once. …”
NHTSA complaint #750843, filed 2001-08“When brakes are applied in an emergency stop, the pedal goes down to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance . The dealer said that the rear brakes were not self adjusting, and the front brakes were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #818825, filed 1997-11Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 9% |
| 2001 | 3 | 21% |
| 2000 | 10 | 45% |
| 1998 | 2 | 13% |
| 1997 | 3 | 11% |
| 1996 | 11 | 39% |
| 1995 | 5 | 25% |
| 1994 | 5 | 45% |
| 1993 | 5 | 26% |
| 1992 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Van
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Van
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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