1996 GMC Sierra brakes problems
57 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 1996 GMC Sierra, which is 18% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 57 18% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Brake system is defective. When brakes are needed suddenly the brake pedal would go the floor. At other times, when brake are used the brake would only brake on one wheel. At random right side wheels would lock up when brakes are applied, causes consumer to lose control of vehicle , resulting in an accident. Property damage to another consumer's fence, and several personal injuries were sustained by driver. Dealer notified.
Dt*: the contact stated the ABS activated at various low speeds and there were increased stopping distances. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Although these problems persisted, the vehicle was not seen by a dealer.
Other problems reported for the 1996 GMC Sierra
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 86 complaints
- Seats 23 complaints
- Transmission 22 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints
- Air bags 16 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints