Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1996 GMC C1500

Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 1996 GMC C1500. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake foundation components (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of GMC C1500


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1996 GMC C1500

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

Consumer complained that brakes are very hard when pedal is pressed. There are a few second delays before the vehcile comes to a stop. Dealer was not notified. Vehicle was serviced in an auto repair shop.   Read details...

The Brake Foundation Components problem

Upon applying brakes ,steering goes out. Problem occurs at low speeds. Vehicle was brought to dealers for problem and owner was told this is normal operation.   Read details...

The Service Brakes problem

The front brakes on my 1996 GMC sierra C1500 pickup have needed replacement at 29,000 and 49,000 miles. The rear brakes have shown only moderate wear I feel that this indicates a severe imbalance in the braking between the front and rear brakes.   Read details...


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