Brake system has always been "mushy" on application - downhill at any speed very slow to stop vehicle. Carr chevrolet did a complete brake overhaul, but there is still excessive pedal play - goes almost to the floor on downhill braking. On more than one occasion downhill stopping is almost nil at even speeds below 20 MPH - there has to be a serious defect in this brake system.
1996 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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When applying brakes pedal goes to floor due to rear brakes not functioning. Rear brakes are still like new, and front brakes have been replaced 4 times. Dealer says it's normal for that year and model.*ak brakes never woeked properly and act as if no vacuum. The dealer and the manufacturer could not help.
Excessive wear of front brakes rotors, causing vehicle to vibrate when brakes were applied. Dealer notified, and problem still occurring. Asking the federal safety agency to look into these matters.
Front brake rotors were resurfaced every 20,000 miles on three occasions. Currently, at 90,000 rotors need replacement again. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that it would be done at the expense of consumer. Also, lower end of steering column gear replaced with a rebuilt part under warranty. *ak
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.
Front brakes were replaced a few times. Dealer was contacted, and the problem was the fornt brakes. Took effect before the back brakes which caused the car to drop in the front when applying the brakes. Rust was inside the hub where the brake was suppose to be.
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.
After starting vehicle when it has been sitting for a long time & the brakes are applied lightly, they would lock up. Vehicle would come to screeching halt. It's more severe when weater is cool & damp. Havs not been to dealer, but will be going to mechanic.
Whenever the brakes are applied, they would make loud grinding noises. Been to dealer. Mechanic had cut rotors & replaced brake pads.
When the brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified.
When applying the brakes during an emergency situation, brakes locked up. The road surface was dry and leveled when this happened. The dealer will be notified about this problem. Please provide any further information.
While traveling on snow or on gravel brakes will lock up at the tap of the pedal, causing the vehicle to slide. Dealer has been contacted.
Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing the wipers to fail, affecting visibility. There is a recall for this problem, but this vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN. Also problems with the brake booster failing, which may cause extended stopping distance. Also chevrolet tahoe 1996 is having the same problem with the brake booster malfunctioning. Please provide further information and VIN#'s.)ak
The ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Please provide further information and VIN#.
Brake system failed. Mjs
Whenever the brakes are applied, they would either pull to right or left. Sometimes the brakes would grab when applied. An intermittent problem. Took to dealer & mechanic could not locate what causes the problem.
Brakes failed. When stopping brakes made a hissing ( like air releasing ).
Brakes: when driving and needing to stop, applied the brakes,they locked up but the vehicle continued to roll. Have to put pedal completely to the floor, and it takes a while for the vehicle to stop.
Remote door opener failed.
Abs brake problems; intermittently, while driving on regular road conditions, during normal braking, there is a metal to metal sound and the brakes will lock up. Dealer is not able to find the problem with the brake system.
When applying the brakes the truck would shake. Dealer says there is no problem.
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