Five problems related to brake master cylinder have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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Vehicle was serviced 4-3-99 and brake fluid level ok; sudden failure, not previous problem; repair cost of $690 included replacement of defective wheel speed sensor and master cylinder assembly.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Consumer states the booster and master cylinder was replaced and everything was okay.
Abs brake problems; intermittently when applying the brakes under normal braking conditions, the pedal travels to the floorbroad and there is no braking ability. Once pumping the brakes 2 to 3 times the brakes built back up. Even though the dealer could not duplicate the problem, the master cylinder was replaced on Dec 4, 1997 and the abs 60/40 modulator valve on Dec. 5, 1997. Owner still experiencing braking problems.
When applying the brakes the pedal will go to the floor, and the brakes would become hard. While making a hard right, the brakes went to the floor, causing the vehicle to collide. The dealer has replaced the master cylinder.