Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1996 Chevrolet C/k Pickups

Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 1996 Chevrolet C/k Pickups. The number one most common problem is related to the brake drum wheel cylinder (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake antilock control unit/module (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Chevrolet C/k Pickups


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1996 Chevrolet C/k Pickups

The Brake Drum Wheel Cylinder problem

96 silverado 4x4 rear brake line rusted through, repaired. 6 months later front crossover brake line rusted through, repaired. Put new brakes/rotors on front, new shoes on rear w/new wheel cylinders and new rear brake hose, old hose burst. Bled system, but pedal still spongy. Brakes not working.   Read details...

The Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem

Problems with abs brakes engaging when slowing down to stop. Had the abs sensor ( front drivers side) replaced which corrected problem.   Read details...

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

Brakes don't work. When consumer applies brakes the pedal goes all the way to the floor.   Read details...


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