Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1996 Chevrolet 1500

Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 1996 Chevrolet 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake fluid leak (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Chevrolet 1500


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1996 Chevrolet 1500

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Went to drive vehicle when I noticed pedal when to floor. Upon inspection noticed that the brake lines near the rear of vehicle inside frame near the fuel tank was rusted completely. This vehicle is well maintained and looks perfect besides rusted brake lines.   Read details...

The Brake Fluid Leak problem

I was driving on highway and was getting off at a exit ramp and I pressed on the brake pad the pedal went to the floor and I did not have brakes at that point and almost hit the vehicle in front of me I finaly came to a stop and checked to see what the problem was and seen brake fluid everywhere   Read details...

The Brake Disc Caliper problem

Vehical is one family owner, has 76000 miles on it. Brakes are very bad, have replaced all hydrolics, pads hoses disc and drums, vehicle on brake application will shake very bad, and also will jerk the steering wheel back and forth. Dealer has vehicle now for at least 8 times to try and fix.   Read details...


Service Brakes related problems in other Chevrolet 1500 model year vehicles:



1500 Service Bulletins
1500 Safety Recalls
1500 Defect Investigations