Check engine light comes on when traveling over 1 mile distance, causing very rough shifing of gears (at)-(even causes rear wheels to screech when taking off and also shifting into 2nd gear). Oil pressure gauge goes up with acceleration, down to 0 when decelerating-2 attempts to fix, neither shop could find cause for failure. Transmission fluid is rusty as is the fluid indicator area, requires extensive/costly repair. Interior panels squeak. Vehicle idles roughly. Rusty driver front driver side blinker. Abs breaks do not quickly stop vehicle and vibrate roughly & loudly when in use-I've had many close calls!
1996 Chevrolet S10: grinding or squealing brakes
7 of the 665 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet S10 describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
Brakes failed to engage at 35-40 MPH. Brakes emitted groaning,grinding noise.from '1996-1999 complained to dealers brakes not working properly, and that the anti-lock seemed to be "locked" in place; was told nothing wrong. On 03/28/2000 ABS was modified under campaign 99v‑193,and brakes worked. Now when brakes are applied, vehicle skids and seems to go faster.
When driving the accelerator has a grinding feeling, vibration under driver's feet. Also, on the passenger's side can feel the same thing on the floorboard. Dealer contacted, and cannot remedy the problem. Proviide further information.
Brakes have been replaced three times, and the problem still exists, repair work, I.e. Pads, rotors, have been done. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak consumer states vehicle pulls to the side when brakes are applied, the pedal did not feel right from day one, on the first dealer visit the right front assembly, caliper, pads, rotors, were replaced due to being loose and pads had completely wore down and were squeaking, at 16000 miles this problem repeated itself, on 28-sep-98 vehicle was involved in an accident, one person was injured and the driver air bag did not deploy when it should have.
When driving heard a loud squeaking noise. He took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the front brake pads on vehicle had to be replaced .
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the brakes make a grinding noise, pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle.
While driving at approx 45 MPH on wet conditions went to apply brakes to slow down, vehicle kept going, no response to ABS brakes. Kept pressure on brakes, heard grinding noise, eventually half block later ABS started braking. Dealership cannot find problem twice,claims this is normal with ABS.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with ABS (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the ABS system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during ABS stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
- Risk
- If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
Recall number 99V193000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty passenger pickup trucks equipped with 4.3l engines. The front brake line can contact the left-hand side of the engine oil pan causing the brake line to wear to the point of brake fluid loss during brake application.
- Risk
- Brake fluid loss can reduce braking effectiveness and increase stopping distances resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the clearance between the oil pan and the brake line. If the clearance is 6mm or less, dealers will install an additional brake line clip and if there was contact between the oil pan and brake line, the front brake line will be replaced.
Recall number 97V146001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet S10 grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1996 Chevrolet S10?
7 of 665 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet S10 (1%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Chevrolet S10?
There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Chevrolet S10
Wipers 88ABS 86Brake failure 60No deployment 49Stalling 19Headlights 12Transmission failure 12Ball joint 10Check engine light 9Fire or smoke 8Jerking 7Pulling 7Won't start 7Sudden acceleration 6Engine failure 5
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