2001 Chevrolet Tahoe Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems
- 61
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 61 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- anti lock · 21 records
- stopping distance · 10 records
- lock brake · 8 records
- antilock brakes · 8 records
- service brakes · 7 records
- brakes hydraulic · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Unwanted anti-lock brake system activation on a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. In reviewing the details on an existing recall (gm recall no. 05068) my tahoe is exhibiting the characteristics described, where upon deceleration at low speed brake applications intermittently activates the anti-lock brake system. Unfortunately, i have been advised by a local dealer as well as chevrolet via their recall hotline that the recall is…
ODI 10140745
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Anti lock brakes activated during normal stopping conditions. Truck does not stop as quickly since brakes are not applied as normally they would be. Dry conditions, normal road conditions. Leads to longer distances to stop since anti-lock is being applied when it is not necessary and should not be. Can seem like truck is not going to stop since the stopping distance is longer than what the driver is accustomed to.…
ODI 10133006
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Front wheel speed sensors fail and so do the brakes...very hard to stop the vehicle. Two feet on the brake pedal and push like hell. *nm
ODI 10132956
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt: the contact states there nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning antilock brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. The vehicle has not been repaired.*ak updated 1/4/2006 - *nm
ODI 10144209
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2001 chevy tahoe lt 4wd, 5.3l abs brakes activate without warning (intermittently) and when they should not be activating, under 10 mph when coming to stop, increasing stopping distance. Abs light works but does not come on. 96000 miles on vehicle. No corrective action has been taken at this time, as i have been researching possible causes of this problem. I have just learned that gm has issued a recall for this…
ODI 10129869
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Abs activates when coming to complete stop on smooth, dry road surfaces. Occurs at speeds from approx 10 mph to 0 and with increasing frequency, now perhaps 15% of stops. Results in slightly increased stopping distances. *nm
ODI 10131752
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor
Dt: contact stated that abs light and brake light came on. He noticed that other vehicles had this problem. Dealership disconnected the abs. Also, when turning the steering wheel all the way to the left or to the right consumer will hear a clicking noise usually while reversing.*ak
ODI 10124857
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1) 2001 chevy tahoe - antilock brakes engage any time brakes are applied at low vehicle speed (under about 5 mph). Multiple events in stop-and-go traffic lead to loss in brake pressure. 2) typical consequence is annoyance and increased stopping distance at low speeds, worst event was loss of brake pressure during stop-and-go traffic leading to "bump" of vehicle ahead, no damage, no injuries. System requires manual…
ODI 10129865
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Saw your recent article re defective anti-lock brakes. I have had, on numerous occassions, incidents where the anti-lock brakes failed and caused my vehicle to roll much further than normal. These incidents seem to happen if i am applying brakes and either hit a pothole or bump in the roadway while braking.
ODI 10119683
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
I own a 2001 chev tahoe, when braking at low speeds the car will not stop. On several occasions we have nearly hit other cars especially when pulling into parking spots. Once pulled into driveway at home and hit wife's car. Not much damage was done but one of these times i felt like something was going to happen. I took it to a shop the said it was a faulty right front wheel sensor. Replaced bearing/hub assembly…
ODI 10135012
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
During the past 2 weeks, my abs has activated when stopping at speeds under 10 miles per hour. This has happened approx 6 times, and is intermittent.
ODI 10119768
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
I currently own a 2001 chevy tahoe lt 4x4 and just had my brakes fixed because of a problem with the design related to the anti-lock sensors. For the past few months i've been having problem when coming to a slow stop the anti locking brakes activate, then having to use the emergency brake to get the suv to stop. When i had the system reviewed, there were no indications in the various onboard computers that there…
ODI 10120045
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt: 2001, chevrolet tahoe. Having severe anti-lock brake problems at low speed, 3-5 mph. This happens on dry pavement. When coming to a stop the pedal starts to pulsate violently and the vehicle will not stop. This occurs when it is in two wheel drive. The tahoe is a 4-wheel anti lock. The truck was taken to the dealer. However,they refused to fix the problem. Dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the abs…
ODI 10120506
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Anti lock brakes did not hold at low speed. Vehicle crashed into a truck. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10119822
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
At low speeds, anti- lock brakes activate. This causes brake failure and increased stopping distances. Because of many near accidents, we have since pulled out the anti- lock brake fuse. This way the brakes will at least stop the vehicle. *jb
ODI 10136206
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Abs brakes activate at low speeds causing increased stopping distances. Also humming nosie from abs system. *nm
ODI 10144399
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
The abs brakes do not stop the vehicle. Once the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the sensor, the rotors, and bearings had to be replaced. *nm the dealer found a technical service bulletin regarding the problem. *tt
ODI 10107294
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
I own a 2001 tahoe, purchased from ed bozarth chevrolet in grand junction, colorado. During late july or early august, i heard a tv news story saying that tahoes including my year and type had been recalled due to a corrosion problem affecting the anti- lock braking of the vehicle. At that time i called the dealership and was told that there was no recall he/they knew of and therefore no problem. On october 4, 2005,…
ODI 10138713
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt: the consumer complained about abs brake problem. At low speeds when trying to stop the brakes stuck as if activated. This resulted in extended stopping distance. Consumer called dealer, and dealer indicated that wheel speed sensors were corroded due to road salt. Consumer has not contacted chevrolet/gm. Dealer would not perform repairs because there was no recall. *ak
ODI 10132213
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Abs brakes engage at any speed under 10 mph. I am aware of the canadian recall on this model for the same problem and don't think that i should be responsible for paying to fix a manufacturer defect myself. I have pulled the abs fuse and completely disabled abs braking. *nm
ODI 10130610
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
The anti-lock brakes activate when they are not supposed to. 2001 chevrolet tahoe / [redacted]. They activate on moderate braking on dry pavement. This increases stopping distance. I had a minor accident as a result of this problem. Incident date is an estimate. I noticed that gm has a recall for this problem - but it does not cover my vehicle since it was not registered in a state that salts their roads. My vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 10161947
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
My chevy 2001 tahoes suffered an abs malfunction at low speeds in the summer of 2004. It was repaired at a dealer. In august of 2005 i heard of the recall of 2001 tahoes in 14 northern states for the exact problem my tahoe was in the shop for, the remedy for the recall is exactly what the dealer performed on my car in july 2004. My tahoe will be going back to the dealer 11-25-05 for the same problem again, gm has…
ODI 10143548
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Vehicle jerked forward when brake were applied at low city speed but would not stop vehicle. Vehicle has been serviced several times. *ak *sb *nm
ODI 10119721
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Differential Unit · Driveline · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Immediately after application of the anti-loch brakes at low speeds in 2 wheel high mode, the vehicle seems to "lock up" the wheels as if it were in [redacted]. We get severe wheel hop and when we stop the vehicle, then restart it there is a very loud clunking sound. After that the vehicle preforms normally. The problem also goes away if the vehicle is turned off. The vehicle goes into 4 wheel auto, 4 wheel low and…
ODI 10007970
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
In cold weather when applying brakes vehicle swerved left into other lane out of control without warning.*ak *jg
ODI 8008862