Metal hydraulic brake fluid line rusts, degrading to the leaking of fluid and total loss of braking ability. Metal line to be replaced with stainless-steel. Fuel line is in same condition, though not leaking fuel. Fuel line to be replaced with stainless steel.
1996 Chevrolet Silverado: brake failure
8 of the 186 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Dt: while the caller was driving at 30 MPH the brake failed, resulting in an accident. Another vehicle stopped in front of the caller's vehicle, and when he applied the brakes they did not work. The insurance adjuster said the main brake line to the back brakes was rusted through and caller said it was leaking fluid. The brake pedal went to the floor. There was a crash. One passenger w in callers vehicle sustained injuries. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. There were no warning lights on the dashboard. The police came and a report was taken. Dealer has not been contacted yet. Manufacturer was called, but they have not called him back. The other vehicle had some damage to the rear, but caller's vehicle was totaled.
Vehicle experienced loss of brakes while towing a trailer. Consumer inspected the vehicle, and replaced two front brake hoses that erupted. Also, vehicle stalled while in motion. Vehicle had been to dealer on two occasions, and they were unable to duplicate or resolve the problem.
I was involved in an injury accident. I had to make a panic stop in heavy traffic. There was no resistance to the brake pedal. The officers asked, if I had applied the brakes, beacause there were no skid marks. I feel the brakes failed because no skid mark and the seat belts didn't lock. I work for the statehighway patrol. We have several 1998 and 1999 full size chevrolet silverdo trucks. Several officers operating these vehicle have experience brake failure in a "panic stop situation. I'm asking to see,if your organization has information about the brakes and to send the complaint
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle and determined that the brakes are operating properly.
When the brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance due vacum booster leakage. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
When the brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified.
Brakes failed. When stopping brakes made a hissing ( like air releasing ).
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado?
8 of 186 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado (4%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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