Consumer states when depressing brakes van pulls to the left. Van checked by dealer who replaced pads and rotors. Consumer advised while driving again had to suddenly apply brakes and van pulled to the left almost causing a collision. Van checked again by dealer who advised that a durostop needs to be installed on van to equalize pressure on brake pads. Van did not have component when purchased new in 01/97. Nlmthe gas gauge bounces erratically when going over bumps. The dealer has repaired everything possible concerning this defect, to no avail.
1996 Chevrolet Truck brakes problems
10 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Foundation components3
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3
- Foundation components: disc: rotor2
- Power assist1
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
- Foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
- Antilock: wheel speed sensor1
- Antilock1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet Truck brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Chevrolet Truck owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brake rotors were warped, and had to be repaired under warranty by dealership. However, the problem has occurred again with an unknown amount of miles on brake rotors. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Windshield wipers work intermittently when turned on and sometimes do not come on or stop while in operation. This makes visability nearly impossible. The anti-lock brakes pump the brakes sometimes when trying to stop on dry pavement at slow speeds.
Are there any recalls on these defective parts? If so procedures to follow? No safety defect mentioned in summary. *ak( dot number: tire size: p265/r161 )
Rear end axle seems to run hot and noise present, rear end cover plate paint has peeled off due to excessive heat.
No summary
Seat hinge pierced through seat.
Anti-lock brakes grab and release intermittently.
Brakes failed, attempt repair several times, master cylinder, due to fluid leakage, ABS light stayed on, brakes so hot the rotors were glowing and the smoke was pouring off the front end.
Brakes failed.
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Truck brakes
Does the 1996 Chevrolet Truck have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Chevrolet Truck, 20% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Chevrolet Truck brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Truck brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Truck have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Truck model years with the most brakes complaints are 1997 (13 complaints), 1995 (12 complaints) and 1999 (12 complaints).
Other 1996 Chevrolet Truck problems
Transmission 11Visibility 9Seats 7Electrical 6Fuel system 6Engine 4Airbags 3Tires 3Body 1Lights 1Locks 1Suspension 1Wheels 1
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