1996 Chevrolet C1500 service brakes, hydraulic problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On 10/03/02 I had a chevy truck [xxx] repaired for low speed abs engagement, (under ext warr). In sept of 2005, I again started experiencing low speed abs engagement. This time since it was out of warranty, I had it repaired at an independent shop. It occurred first at 51,409 mi and the next time…”
filed Nov 29, 2005
“While driving 55 mph driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. This caused the vehicle to hit a ditch. Vehicle was towed to dealer for analysis, and mechanic noticed that both rotors were rusted and needed to be replaced. *ak”
filed Dec 11, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other C1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 C1500 | 38 | 18% |
| 1994 C1500 | 18 | 12% |
| 1993 C1500 | 9 | 14% |
| 1992 C1500 | 5 | 12% |
| 1991 C1500 | 15 | 38% |
| 1990 C1500 | 7 | 32% |
| 1989 C1500 | 8 | 24% |
| 1988 C1500 | 11 | 34% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet C1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.