1996 GMC 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 GMC 1500, 13% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 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.
“Brake system operated normally for some time and then at or around 2/14/2005 I begun to experience in all weather conditions at slow speed stopping the ABS would engage and over ride the normal braking system causing much longer stopping distances. It caused at least 10 near collisions with the car in front of me, and several times I swerved off the road to avoid contact. To correct the problem, I disabled the ABS system by removing the ABS fuse, this was suggested by a local tire and repair shop.”
NHTSA complaint #10135794, filed 2005-09, 72,000 miles“Vehicle was involved in an accident. Vehicle pulled to the left and right while braking. One moment it had brake, the next moment brakes were gone; brake pedal went down to the floor, and did not stop vehicle. . Dealer/mfr. Was not notified.”
NHTSA complaint #850163, filed 1999-10Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 GMC 1500
7 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 GMC 1500
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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