general problems of the 1996 Chevrolet S10

Four problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2017

The contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet S10. While driving 35 mph, the abs malfunctioned. The contact stated that the abs engaged independently, and pulled the vehicle to the left. Furthermore, the vehicle lost brake functionality completely. Gilcrest Chevrolet Buick GMC in tacoma, washington was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle needed to be towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact stated that the brakes had been serviced by the dealer prior to this failure, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The contact cited NHTSA campaign number: 99v193000 (service brakes, hydraulic) as a possible cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,160.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/17/1999

Windshield wipers are working intermittently. Abs brakes lock up. Dealer contacted, they said that there was nothing wrong.

3 Service Brakes problem

The consumer stated that the vehicle made a slipping noise while braking.

4 Service Brakes problem

Traveling at low speeds, on wet surfaces, when brake pedal was depressed the vehicle lurched forward and then stopped after a few feet.




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