2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Service Brakes Problems
- 83
- 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 83 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lines · 55 records
- brake line · 39 records
- brake pedal · 31 records
- went floor · 28 records
- pedal went · 22 records
- brake fluid · 16 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 36 |
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 150–400k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Descending a grade approaching a t intersection brake peddle went nearly to floor. Cause was a severely rusted rear brake line. This line is routed above the left frame rail in a nearly inaccessible area, so the notion that this is an owner maintenance issue is garbage.
ODI 11243834
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. While driving down an incline at approximately 10 mph, the brakes failed and the vehicle accelerated to approximately 30 mph. The vehicle stopped at the end of the road on a flat area on its own. The contact also stated that the brake pads, rotors, and master cylinder were replaced approximately one year ago in august of 2016 by an independent mechanic. The dealer was not…
ODI 11031552
Service Brakes
Exiting from the expressway with traffic light about 20 yards away, cars were stoped due to red light and i am coming down hill exiting. Applying the breaks and the paddle goes to the floor, i rear ended the vehicle on the far right .
Crash reported
ODI 11088707
Cruise Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the cruise control was inoperable. The abs and the parking brake warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.
ODI 10957180
Service Brakes
While driving the brakes totally failed. Pedal went to the floor with no brakes at all. Vehicle had to run off the road and stop using the emergency brake. As soon as the brake pedal was pushed it went to the floor and then warnings light to service abs started flashing and beeping. There was no warning prior to the failure of the brake system. After the vehicle was towed we found that there was no brake fluid and a…
Crash reported
ODI 10950169
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. When the vehicle was started, the brake pedal traveled to the floor. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed brake fluid all over the driveway. The contact inspected under the vehicle and discovered that the brake line was corroded and leaking fluid. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer or an independent…
ODI 10944654
Service Brakes
I have an 03 tahoe z71 200000 mile and brake lines are rusted out, now i have read over several hundred complaints on this vehicle ranging from 40000 mile all the way up to 280000 mile, even complaints back to where this truck was a few years old, why are you still allowing gm to mass produce these vehicles with no punishment with faulty brake lines. There where 2015 model silverado's, and tahoe with this issue.…
ODI 10944017
Service Brakes
While braking a little harder than normal to avoid hitting a deer, the brake line just below the drivers area blew and the brakes went to the floor and the service alarms went off on the dash. I was going down hill at the time but still had enough brake to stop. I was going about 35 mph at the time of failure.
ODI 10919745
Service Brakes
Front brake line blew out just as i was pulling in my driveway.i bought the truck used in july of 2015 the brake lines rusted and peeling
ODI 10875354
Service Brakes
I was on the highway when i had to slam on my brakes and the pedal just went to the floor i had no brakes at all. I was forced to steer into the ditch to avoid a collision. After having the truck towed home i discovered a brake line had popped due to rust. I understand this is an ongoing problem with these vehicles
ODI 10853848
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. While driving 60 mph in rainy weather, the brakes were abruptly applied to avoid a collision. The brakes did not respond and the contact swerved to avoid crashing into the rear of another vehicle. The contact crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's…
Crash reported
ODI 10853001
Service Brakes
Metal brake line under truck burst . Looks like it rusted through. All other lines rusted also. Vehicle was parked in driveway.
ODI 10838763
Service Brakes
Driving on icy road anti lock brakes activated and brake line ruptured, adn was not able to stop.
ODI 10821946
Service Brakes
Hard metal brake line failure during emergency, high pedal pressure, stop. No injuries. The vehicle was unable to avoid entering an intersection, as the lead car. Braking was firm, before pedal descended steadily toward the floor. Pumping provided some friction, but was unable to restore a minority of the system's capacity. The failure was a hole developed in the line, along its path to the passenger front brake…
ODI 10817143
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. While towing a 6000 pound trailer and descending down a hill at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly experienced catastrophic brake failure. The vehicle would not stop or slow down when the brakes were applied. The contact was able to drive into a field to eventually stop the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10816936
Service Brakes
My wife was driving our 2003 chevy tahoe to the doctor's office without any warning brakes totally went out, god must have been watch over her because this could have been deadly, thank god for emergency brakes. Gm state that the vehicle will stop when the brake line give away will that bull [xxx]! This is the second vehicle that we have had brakes line go out on first my 2002 chevy silverado with 41000 miles on it…
ODI 10780975
Service Brakes
Brake failure caused by corroded brake lines. Incident occurred at boat ramp, could have easily lost truck in water. Master cylinder nearly empty and no indication of issue prior to failure. The truck gives warning with low washer fluid but not brake fluid? Mechanic repairing broken lines, but how soon until another has issue?
ODI 10724882
Service Brakes
Brake lines rusted out and leaked fluid resulting in brake failure
ODI 10722407
Service Brakes
Was backing up to park and brake line ruptured sending brake pedal completely to the floor. I was able to safely park the car. When i checked on it later there was a puddle of brake fluid by the back driver side tire. Upon examining the brake lines a visible rupture could be seen behind the back driver side tire. The brakes lines had completely rusted out. Thank goodness i was already going slow don't want to…
ODI 10713402
Service Brakes
Stopped at mailbox to collect mail. Braked, put vehicle in park. Stepped on brake pedal to place vehicle in drive, felt 'pop' sensation in the pedal. Brake pedal went to floor. Upon visual inspection, at least one line has ruptured. *tr
ODI 10691571
Service Brakes
Driving down a residential road approaching an intersection attempting to slow down and brakes failed, i was able to slow down enough(downshifting the transmission) to make a turn but not able to stop and narrowly avoided another car. *tr
ODI 10670982
Service Brakes
Leaving my driveway brakes felt soft. Parked and pumped brakes twice and line that was rusted failed. Multiple lines that are rusted badly. No brake pedal what so ever. *tr
ODI 10668558
Service Brakes
1) 12/23/2014 - sitting in pharmacy rx drive-thru with foot on brake. Without warning, brake pedal went to floor. Assessed problem and determined brake line feeding rear brakes burst from corrosion. Fixed brake line next day. 2) 1/27/2015 - ironically, sitting in fast-food drive-thru. Exact same as above occurred. Determined all 4 brake lines leading to the front of vehicle were split and corroded causing loss of…
ODI 10679349
Service Brakes
My 2003 chevy tahoe, due to premature corrosion my brake lines failed suddenly causing complete break failure. Thankfully i wasn't traveling at high speed so i was able to stop the vehicle safely and luckily my child and fianc weren't in the vehicle. This could have been a very fatal accident if i was at high speeds. Let's get this taken care of and make sure people are safe. *tr
ODI 10664085
Service Brakes
I backed out of my driveway and i started down the street. I got to the first stop sign in my neighborhood hood and when i pressed the brake i lost all pressure and my foot went to the floor. Upon further investigation,rite behind the driver side rear tire where the brake line is attached to a clip is where the line has a hole in it. The clip had worn a hole in it. The clip that holds it, has 2 pieces that are bend…
ODI 10662520
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