1996 GMC C1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 27%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 GMC C1500, 27% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 miles.
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.
“The front brakes on my 1996 Gmc sierra C1500 pickup have needed replacement at 29,000 and 49,000 miles. The rear brakes have shown only moderate wear I feel that this indicates a severe imbalance in the braking between the front and rear brakes. Also, the front rotors needed to be replaced do to severe rust. This caused the rotors to delaminate. This appears to be a quality issue with the rotors.”
NHTSA complaint #10018767, filed 2003-05, 29,000 miles“Consumer complained that brakes are very hard when pedal is pressed. There are a few second delays before the vehcile comes to a stop. Dealer was not notified. Vehicle was serviced in an auto repair shop.”
NHTSA complaint #823836, filed 1998-06“Consumer states that the brakes wear out extremely fast. When pedal is depressed the brakes feel spongy and vehicle does not have stopping power. The dealer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #817853, filed 1997-10“Upon applying brakes ,steering goes out. Problem occurs at low speeds. Vehicle was brought to dealers for problem and owner was told this is normal operation.”
NHTSA complaint #820950, filed 1998-01Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 GMC C1500
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 GMC C1500
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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