1996 Chevrolet S10 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 209 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1996 Chevrolet S10, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 52,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “abs brakes” (13% of reports).
- 209service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 52,000median miles at failure
- 39mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 13%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- ABS brakes: mentioned in 28 of 209 complaints (13%)
- Anti lock: mentioned in 24 of 209 complaints (11%)
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 18 of 209 complaints (9%)
- Goes floor: mentioned in 17 of 209 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 5 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 209 complaints, 39 mention a crash, 11 an injury.
Chevrolet S10 service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the abs system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during abs stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
Risk: If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty passenger pickup trucks equipped with 4.3l engines. The front brake line can contact the left-hand side of the engine oil pan causing the brake line to wear to the point of brake fluid loss during brake application.
Risk: Brake fluid loss can reduce braking effectiveness and increase stopping distances resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the clearance between the oil pan and the brake line. If the clearance is 6mm or less, dealers will install an additional brake line clip and if there was contact between the oil pan and brake line, the front brake line will be replaced.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
1996 chevy s10 attempted to slow but had equipment failure with the braking system. Consumer then swerved to the right to avoid hitting the car ahead, drove onto the cement curb, and struck a pole. *nj updated 05/12/10 *bf the brake lines on the left front side and rear were leaking. The fluid…
After hitting a bump in the road brakes failed while the consumer was parking in the lot causing the vehicle to hit a lamp post at a speed of 5 mph. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak *tc
The consumer stated that the vehicle made a slipping noise while braking. *nm
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1996 Chevrolet S10s have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 209 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1996 Chevrolet S10 (31% of the 668 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet S10 service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 52,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1996 Chevrolet S10?
The most frequent phrase is “abs brakes”, in 28 of 209 complaints, followed by “anti lock” (24).
Other 1996 Chevrolet S10 problems
See all 1996 Chevrolet S10 problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all S10 years.