16 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Braking problems: I own a 1996 chevy Monte Carlo and I have recently been experiencing braking problems. The low track light comes on periodically and I lose almost all of my brakes. It is very difficult to stop and I feel this needs to be investigated, it seems that I am not the only consumer with braking concerns and problems. Someone is going to get killed.
Brakes replaced twice with under 50,000 miles.
While going down a graveled driveway stepped on brakes, and only the left rear abs brake was working. Consumer could tell by the marks in the gravel.
Brakes: coming down the driveway at 5mph had foot on brakes when approaching the bottom was applying brakes harder and nothing happened, the brakes did not hold, car kept rolling, rolled into the street and a bus hit the car.
Vehicle does not stop in rainy weather at any speed. Vehicle travels from 30 ft to 150 ft or more depending on speed, even if forcefully depressing brakes. Once was involved in a collision.
In wet weather when brakes are applied the vehicle will not stop. It takes about double pressure for the vehicle to stop.
Pe98023, degraded braking performance; when hitting a bump in the road, the low track light comes on and braking power is lost. Also on wet road when applying the brakes, driver has to press really hard on the brake pedal. Vehcle taken to dealership about 3 or 4 times for brake problems. Dealer not able to find a problem with brakes.
Owner states when abs brakes were used , the pedal went to the floor , they did not work, causing vehicle to lose control, resulting in an accident.
During vehicle operation in rain only when the brakes are applied, a delay of about 100 feet is experienced, before the vehicle comes to a stop.
Too much pedal pressure req'd to stop car. Brakes/rotors worn out at 36,ooo miles , front and rears.
When the brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has replaced various problems of the system. However, the problem continues.
When applying the abs brakes on wet pavement the pedal nearly travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
Abs brake system continuously failed in rainy weather. After applying brakes with full pressure, vehicle does not stopfor it feels as if it is on ice.
Upon applying abs brakes in rainy weather, vehicle does not stop/skids. Once while driving in rainy weather vehicle skidded/lost control and hit a road sign.
Brakes don't not work properly in wet weather, pedal goes to the floor.
Brakes on this vehicle require much greater pressure when wet. The more loaded the vehicle is the more pressure is needed. Manufacturer claims it is a design problem and there is no repair.