1996 Chevrolet Camaro service brakes, hydraulic problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This is reference a safety problem during a moving emergency stop/braking situation on the 1996 camaro. Naming the panel or cover for the bottom of the drivers side dash, just above the brake and gas pedals. *ak the panel has a cut out for the driver s foot just above the gas peddle, but it also…”
filed Jan 21, 2004
“Wheel speed sensor fails, causing the anti lock brakes to engage, making the car take a significantly longer stopping distance. I am afraid it is going to end in a crash. Not covered under the warranty, even though it is a safety issue. *ak”
filed Mar 15, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Camaro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Camaro | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Camaro | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Camaro | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Camaro | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Camaro | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 Camaro | 21 | 31% |
| 2001 Camaro | 13 | 27% |
| 2000 Camaro | 14 | 18% |
| 1999 Camaro | 31 | 34% |
| 1998 Camaro | 84 | 49% |
| 1997 Camaro | 8 | 12% |
| 1995 Camaro | 60 | 28% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.