When making a sudden stop the brake pedal feels goes down to the floor. There is a loud snapping sound and the brake pedal feels as if it is dragging on gravel. No stopping occurs. This is very dangerous. Brake pads have been check and are in good condition.
The worst 1996 Chevrolet S Series problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Chevrolet S Series 26
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight
- Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle orhard start due to a deposit...
- Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500...
- Subject on hood hinge rattle coming from either or both front corners of the instrument panel near the...
- Service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle, or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential...
- Some customers may comment on an illuminated ses light with diagnostic trouble code P1441 revealed
- Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start
- Some customers may comment on hard, no, or slow start, backfire or kickback during crank / start, grinding...
What 1996 Chevrolet S Series owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The problem with my vehicle is the engine idle speed will not remain constant, and or fluctuates suddenly at the worst possible time, (parking, etc). The dealer service department can find no reason why this happens, although they know it is happening. I am satisfied that there is no binding or sticking linkage problem. In fact, sometimes the idle jumps suddenly from 600 RPM to 2000 RPM or more, without even touching the gas pedal.
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Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet S Series
Is the 1996 Chevrolet S Series reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet S Series, close to a typical S Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet S Series?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet S Series have?
No recalls on record.
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