1996 GMC K2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 57%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 199,960miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 GMC K2500, 57% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 199,960 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 vehicle was brought in for brake problems three different times. The problems included warped rotors, brakes that lock up when brakes are first applied upon start up and leaky master cylinder. When I brought in the vehicle, each time I was told that these problems were not covered under warranty and were not an issue for the vehicle. Tough luck for the vehicle owner -- that's just the way they are is what one mechanic told me. Upon viewing the NHTSA technical service bulletin web page, it appears that the breaks are an issue for my truck and the rotors should have been replaced or fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #704656, filed 1999-03“Spabs brakes fail to respond to peal application, allowing truck to roll through intersection. In addition, when applyingbrakes in a panic situation, resulting in extended stopping distance.”
NHTSA complaint #819388, filed 1997-12“Vehicle pulls to left/right upon braking. Direction is not predictable prior to braking. In addition, replaced front brake calipers/pads/rotors and hoses.”
NHTSA complaint #522975, filed 1998-01“When coming to stop, braking and hitting bump in road, experienced ABS malfunctioning when brake action seemed ineffective in stopping, rendering inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #803089, filed 1996-10Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 GMC K2500
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 GMC K2500
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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