2001 Chevrolet Tahoe Parking Brake Problems
- 71
- 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 71 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- parking brake · 93 records
- emergency brake · 31 records
- brake pads · 10 records
- brake shoes · 8 records
- brake failed · 8 records
- parking brakes · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Parking Brake
The emergency brake on my 2001 chevy tahoe was diagnosed as having bad parking brake / e brake. I was unaware of this situation since i rarely need to use the parking brake. I will have to replace this item at a cost of approx. $575. Many other 2001 tahoes have experienced the same problem.. I have replaced the parking e brakes twice since i purchased the tahoe and now they have failed a third time. I never use the…
ODI 10410099
Parking Brake
Parking brake on 2001 tahoe fails to hold vehicle. It will not pass state inspection until fixed. I have never used the brake and is my understanding that this is defect in 2001 tahoe that was never recalled. Chevy needs to recall and fix the defected parking brake in all models. *tr
ODI 10373250
Parking Brake
2001 chevy tahoe - emergency/parking brake not functioning. Has not been functioning for years. I bought the vehicle new and i never used it, but when i was parked on a hill recently, i tried to use it but it did not work. From what i understand, this is a common problem with this vehicle. If it is a design defect that does not allow the vehicle to safely park without possibly hurting innocent people or damaging…
ODI 10354140
Parking Brake
My parking brake does not work, although i have never used it. I tried to get my car inspected, but they would not pass it due to the brake. They said gm is aware of the issue but is doing nothing about it. *tr
ODI 10219676
Parking Brake
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. While the vehicle was parked on a hill, the contact attempted to release the hand brake three times. The hand brake loosened and a piece of metal with cable attached to it detached from the vehicle. The vehicle began to roll and nearly struck an older couple. Gm advised him to bring the vehicle in for diagnosis, but he has not done so at this time. The vin was unknown. The…
ODI 10219291
Caliper · Differential Proportional Valve · Parking Brake
The left front and rear caliper are not working properly on my 2001 tahoe. The left rear is shot, and the pad has worn clear to the rivets witch ate up the rotor. The cooling shield has rotten away. I haven't checked the right rear yet. The brakes sound like they are grinding. The truck is now at my mechanic shop to be fixed. *tr
ODI 10218213
Parking Brake
Failure of emergency bake system. Both rear rotors had to be replaced with only 54,828 miles on vehicle because emmergency brake pad had worn all pad material off and was rubbing metal to metal cutting into the surface of the emergency brake part of the rotor. *jb
ODI 10205360
Parking Brake
Parking brake friction pad premature wear and failure. It creates a dangerous situation when parking on a steep slope when towing a heavy load if the transmission lockup mechanism should fail. Operator manuals state to set the parking brake when parking a travel trailer. Repair includes replacing the brake shoes an drums if necessary. *tr
ODI 10214930
Parking Brake
Dt*: the contact stated the parking brake rubbed down the brake pads and shoes causing the pads and shoes to be replaced prematurely every two years. The parking brake was rarely used and does not hold. The dealership was aware of the problem and informed the contact there was a special spring that needed to be installed to keep the brake from rubbing against the pads and shoes.
ODI 10167933
Parking Brake
Our tahoe failed the state inspection due to the parking brake not holding. Both parking brake pads were replaced and then 2 years later we failed the state inspection again due to the same parking brake issue. This time one of the rotors was destroyed with about a 1/4" groove in it which made the repair even more costly. Our region is totally flat, so we don't even use the parking brake! There is no reason why…
ODI 10165917
Parking Brake
2001 parking brake worn down to metal to metal at 25,000 freeway miles. Parking brake was only used when car was in the garage at night on level ground. Local dealer said it was normal to wear out in that mileage. *nm
ODI 10163578
Parking Brake
Dt*: the contact stated there was a grinding noise coming from the rear end, upon inspection the contact found the parking brake was completely worn. This occurred without the parking brake being used. The contact repaired the parking brake and the problem reoccurred.
ODI 10154651
Parking Brake
Applied parking brake while assisting another motorist with a dead battery. After reentering my vehicle i started to back up and noticed that my parking brake was not holding. I tested the brake as described in owners handbook. The parking brake did not hold. I feel lucky that the vehicle did not move while i was assisting the motorist with the dead battery. Had the vehicle moved forward i would have been…
ODI 10153298
Parking Brake
Dt*: the contact stated while having the vehicle inspected by an independent repair shop for a squeaking noise while braking, the repairman determined there was no problem with the service brakes but the emergency brake would not engage properly. The independent repair shop referred the contact to a dealer. The dealer confirmed that the emergency brake would not engage properly. Although the contact did not use the…
ODI 10146961
Exterior · Parking Brake
Would not pass inspection. Man told me 3 out of 5 tahoes do not pass because parking brake does not work. *jb
ODI 10146893
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Parking Brake · Rear/Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I previously filed a complaint for the rear seat belt malfunctioning but this vehicle has several dangerous issues..the throttle sticks and happened with my 2 children in the vehicle driving 55 mph..not fun! The outcome could have been detrimental. The parking brake does not work and has been "fixed" 2 times..it still does not work and will not pass inspection...the antilock brakes engage for short stops and the…
ODI 10147047
Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Wiring
My complaint has to do with the running lights and the brake system for the 2001 chevy tahoe. I have had my running lights replace numerous times and there is an apparent short in the wiring connection that will have to be fixed. My parking and abs brake lights keep coming on even though the braking system has been replaced and the lines have been flushed. These lights go off once the car is restarted, but sometimes…
ODI 10136892
Parking Brake
2001 chevrolet tahoe emergency brake wore out pre-maturely at 18,000 miles of freeway driving. Always parked on level ground and kept in a garage. When taken to the dealership they said brakes were not covered under warranty and that this was normal. They wanted over $300.00 to replace the brake shoes in the separate emergency brake drums. This is more than a complete brake job on that car typically costs. *nm
ODI 10135018
Parking Brake
Dt: consumer file a compliant regarding a parking brake failure. Contacted general motors and spoke with tiffany. Called [redacted]. General motors called the service center for this issue. Spoken to the service manager ,and his response was to given\ the mileage on the vehicle, which was 80,000 miles. Expected the brake pads to wear down or be replaced. When engaging the parking brake the vehicle went in a roll ing…
ODI 10131049
Parking Brake
The emergency brake on my 2001 chevy tahoe was diagnosed as having worn completely down to the metal. I was unaware of this situation since i rarely need to use the parking brake. I will have to replace this item at a cost of approx. $275. I understand that several other 2001 tahoes have experienced the same problem. I will hold onto the old part for awhile once the repair is completed.
ODI 10129925
Parking Brake
Parking brake failed inspection and has never worked right since the time of purchase. Parking brake pedal goes to the floor and will not hold the vehicle in drive, neutral, or reverse. Estimated cost for repair is 400.00. Repairs have not been made yet. It makes me very angry to read all of the complaints regarding the parking brake and all of the money people are having to pay to fix it temporarily. What makes me…
ODI 10126706
Parking Brake
Dt: consumer's wife pulled into driveway which had a small incline and applied brakes to park, and this particular style of emergency brake failed. Felt it was worn out. Had to be replaced by owner. No problems since the replacement, but felt it was poorly designed by gm. *ak
ODI 10125355
Pads · Parking Brake
Dt: parking brake was defective. Nothing happened before failure. Emergency brake did not hold. Upon inspection it was found to have a problem. Has to have brake pads replaced before it can be inspected.*ak
ODI 10120056
Parking Brake
Parking brake on 2001 chevrolet tahoe has failed, and dealer is unable to repair it. Dealer is aware of this problem because it is common to this vehicle, but stated that gm has not developed a fix. We have spent several hundred dollars to repair the brake over the last couple of years without success. Unfortunately, now we have to rely on the automatic transmission to hold the vehicle in place when parked on hills.…
ODI 10118777
Parking Brake
2001 chevrolet tahoe: during texas required safety testing the parking brake has been found to be non-functional due to abnormal wear for the second time in three years. This requires hundreds of dollars in repairs each time.*ak
ODI 10117975
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.