1996 GMC Sierra brakes problems
The 1996 GMC Sierra has 57 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
57
Brakes complaints
18%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“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…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 1996 GMC Sierra have?
NHTSA has 57 complaints about the 1996 GMC Sierra brakes — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.