1996 Chevrolet C2500 brakes problems

23 complaints (43% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 23
of this car's complaints: 43%
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
20
Power assist: vacuum
2
Foundation components
2
Foundation components: master cylinder
1
Foundation components: disc: caliper
1
Foundation components: disc
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet C2500 brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Chevrolet C2500 brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

ABS 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Chevrolet C2500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 27, 2002 · Brakes · ME

Brakes grab if vehicle has been sitting for a couple of days.*ak consumer states he feels as if he is going to go through the window.

Filed Jul 10, 2000 · Brakes · OR · crash

While traveling at 35 MPH, coming off a ramp, tried to slow down for traffic and consumer rear ended vehicle in front due to brake failure. *ak

Filed Jan 21, 2000 · Brakes · OH

Whiletraveling 15-20 mphand making a stop by depressing the brak pedal vehiclecontinued to l travel into extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified, can ot duplicate problem. Please provide further information.

Filed Nov 24, 1999 · Brakes · MI

When traveling on wet pavement and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a normal stop all four wheels locked up, causing the vehicle to go into a skid , and resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

Filed Sep 7, 1999 · Brakes · OK

Rear wheels locks up when trying and stop,and vehicle slides until the brakes kick in.

Filed Jul 22, 1999 · Brakes · AZ

While trying to make a sudden stop by stepping on brake pedal, vehicle continued to go. On normal stops, all four wheels seem to brake normally. On emergency (panic) stop, the rear brakes feel as though they are not working.

Filed Jul 21, 1999 · Brakes · MO

Abs braking system on left side is locking up, and the right side is doing nothing.this happens on wet conditions or on snow.consumer has contacted dealer.

Filed Dec 14, 1998 · Brakes · MI

Brakes have failed to stop on several occasions.

Filed Dec 10, 1998 · Brakes · CA

While driving vehicle about 35 MPH the vehicle won't stop on time, and brakes make noise like grinding metal to metal. Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer 3 times for repairs.

Filed Oct 2, 1998 · Brakes · OK

While driving the braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which almost resulted in an accident, vehicle has been to dealer 3 times, replaced brakes, calipers, etc. Dealer cannot determine problem. Cause unknown.*ak consumer stated when coming to a stop at a stop sign, signal light or just braking to slow down, the brakes will engage like they should, the vehicle will start to slow thats when there is a pop and at the same time that back end of the vehicle jumps up as if a large bump was hit, but there is no bump in there, alos the brake pedal drops about half of an inch, consumer states he belives that the rear brakes disengage.

Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet C2500 brakes

Does the 1996 Chevrolet C2500 have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 23 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Chevrolet C2500, 43% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1996 Chevrolet C2500 brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet C2500 brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.