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1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo brakes problems

52 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, which is 20% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
52 20% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
6 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 6 crashes.

What owners wrote

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.

October 1996 Crash

I own a 1996 z34 with 78000 miles on it. In the last month my anti lock light kept coming on in the dash also the low track would come on sometimes I took it to the dealer yesterday 5-2-03 to have it checked out, they found computer scan brake light switch open. Left rear sensor, left rear excessive speed variation, left rear open short they ordered a left rear hub and sensor at my cost I had to pay up front 469.19 for the part to be ordered also 65.00 for the labor plus when the part comes in I have to pay…

Reported at 78,000 miles, April 2003

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