1996 Chevrolet S10 service brakes, hydraulic problems
209 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Chevrolet S10 — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1996 chevy s10 attempted to slow but had equipment failure with the braking system. Consumer then swerved to the right to avoid hitting the car ahead, drove onto the cement curb, and struck a pole. *nj updated 05/12/10 *bf the brake lines on the left front side and rear were leaking. The fluid…”
filed Jun 18, 2008
“After hitting a bump in the road brakes failed while the consumer was parking in the lot causing the vehicle to hit a lamp post at a speed of 5 mph. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak *tc”
filed Sep 8, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt
020525006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 4 | 19% |
| 2003 S10 | 22 | 12% |
| 2002 S10 | 13 | 6% |
| 2001 S10 | 50 | 16% |
| 2000 S10 | 92 | 20% |
| 1999 S10 | 34 | 15% |
| 1998 S10 | 67 | 11% |
| 1997 S10 | 95 | 20% |
| 1995 S10 | 306 | 34% |
| 1994 S10 | 520 | 54% |
| 1993 S10 | 135 | 58% |
| 1992 S10 | 118 | 66% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet S10
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.