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
Applied brakes to place vehicle in reverse to back out of parking spot. Brake failure message appeared on instrument panel message display. Brake pedal went to the floor and vehicle started rolling. No brake pressure was available to stop the vehicle. Had to utilize parking brake to stop vehicle motion. *tr
ODI 10651766
Service Brakes
Driving at 35mph went to apply brakes and lost all brakes,this incident also happened in june 2013. This is a known defect since the early 2000. Gm refuses to recall these vehicles in the northeast claiming its owner responsibility.since june 2013 i invested over $1000.00 in repairs. Had i been going a faster speed i could have caused a serious accident and seriously injured myself and others. *tr
ODI 10640676
Service Brakes
First incident occurred 9/05/2014. Second incident occurred 09/06/2015. First incident brake line was rusted and fluid pooled under truck. Brake line broke in driveway. Second incident the brake line was rusted and the truck was driving 20mph with children in the car on a busy street. There were no brakes to be used.
ODI 10761910
Service Brakes
I was towing my rv (travel trailer) to a campground for labor day weekend festivities utilizing the heavy duty tow package that gm installed on these vehicles. I arrived at the campground and was driving to my campsite when the brake pedal went to the floor followed by a loud chiming and a warning light. I was going down a hill and the 2 ton travel trailer was pushing my tahoe as i tried to stop. I barely had any…
ODI 10630581
Service Brakes
Noticed fluid spot on concrete below drivers side front door. Investigated further and noticed frame was damp. Jacked up vehicle and had brakes applied. Fluid now spewed from brake line where it is supported to frame rail. Contrary to gm's response to nhtsa action ea 11001 the brake petal went all the way to the floor so my estimation is i had no brakes not impaired brakes as gm assessed would occur. Had vehicle…
ODI 10628574
Service Brakes
I was letting my mother borrow my vehicle and thankfully she was on a side street on her way home from work. She went to apply the brakes and the pedal went to the floor and she lost all brake power. Had it towed to a mechanic and they said all my lines are rusted threw and would like $1400 to replace them all. Unfortunately this is the second time this has happened and i think should be closer looked at by gm as we…
ODI 10629153
Service Brakes
Brakes failed at stop sign due to brake line failure corrosion. All brake lines and parts of fuel lines very rusty!! There should be a recall!!!! *tr
ODI 10649016
Service Brakes
Rusted brake lines resulting in failure of braking system. Brake lines should last longer than the service life of the vehicle. Hence no brake lines should ever be made out of steel. Especially on on a system as critical as the braking system. This failure could have costed me my family. The the ethical thing for any company to do. Is rectify the problem. I really don't understand why this would be an issue. We are…
ODI 10747209
Service Brakes
As i was backing out of my driveway i hit the brakes and the truck didn't stop causing me to hit my neighbors tree. .. The brake system failed with no warning or signal light or a sound. As i looked under the truck there was brake fluid all over the street. I called a buddy mechanic of mine and stated my brake lines are rusted out. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10621537
Service Brakes
I saw fluid on the driveway so i checked the truck and discovered the brake lines were rusted and leaking. *tr
ODI 10618316
Service Brakes
I have not had an accident yet, but the brake lines on this vehicle are badly rusted. Since it is used to tow a boat, it could become unsafe to drive if the lines should rust enough to fail. A braking accident while towing a 3000 lb. Boat could be particularly nasty. The brake lines on this vehicle have corroded far more than other vehicles of the same approximate age. *js
ODI 10609065
Service Brakes
While driving down a hill with my kids in the car i went to apply brakes and the pedal went to the floor. I was able to turn my truck into a side street and slowly come to a stop. When i got out i noticed brake fluid everywhere. I looked under the truck and the brake lines are completely rusted through. After researching this i see that this is a common problem and shame on gm for not notifying people of this…
ODI 10604639
Service Brakes
Getting on an interstate ramp i applied my brakes to reduce my speed. As i applied my brakes in a normal manner to slow down, my brake pedal sank all the way down to the floor. The truck wouldn't slow down or stop. I brought the truck to a stop my dropping down in gear and applying the parking brake. I pulled the truck over to the left shoulder (only shoulder available on this ramp) and stopped. I opened the hood…
ODI 10598277
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the brakes failed. The brake pedal extended to the floor when it was applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and confirmed that the brake lines were rotten. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure occurred twice. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The…
ODI 10628337
Service Brakes
As i approached a traffic light in town and prepared to stop, the brake pedal suddenly and without warning, went to the floor. I managed to use the parking brake to stop the vehicle within inches of the car stopped in front of me. The warning light on the dash illuminated indicating a brake system failure. It had never come on before. One of the steel brake lines running along the frame, approximately under the…
ODI 10594491
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated while driving 35 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle by applying the brake pedal the brake line broke. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed there was erosion on the brake lines and they needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000. The…
ODI 10592685
Service Brakes
The 2003 chevrolet tahoe was driven on u.s. Highway 10, in minnesota, for approximately fifteen minutes on the incident date. The tahoe was taken home and, as it was parked, the brake line to the passenger side front brake assembly ruptured. It's interesting that the tahoe body and drivetrain is in good condition, not much body rust for it's age, but on further inspection it was discovered that every brake line has…
ODI 10585173
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Abs, brake service light comes, door locks cycle repeatedly, loses power and won't start. *tr
ODI 10572519
Service Brakes
When i applied my brakes as i backed out of a parking spot in my 2003 tahoe i heard a popping noise and when i applied my brakes a second time my break pedal went down to floor. I was able to crawl home as i wasn't far. Took a look under car and all my brake lines are rusted and one for sure is leaking. My tahoe is as i type at a shop waiting on pricing for parts that can only be purchased thru chevrolet. I'm…
ODI 10562274
Service Brakes
Upon starting vehicle while vehicle was parked on a gentle downward slope, i stepped on brake pedal. Brake went to floor without resistance, red dash alerts lit up. Upon investigation, brake fluid was seen leaking out from a rusted brake line located along the car frame in the vicinity of the driver door area. No sign of other damage was apparent at the time. Digital photos of the leak area were obtained. *tr
ODI 10560070
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
I was at a traffic light, waiting for it to change, and all of a sudden the brake went all the way down and all kinds of lights in the truck were flashing indicating trouble. I managed to pull to the curve, put it on park, and noticed that there was fuel coming down from underneath the truck. I called aaa, since i am a member, and they towed the truck to my local mechanic. The mechanic inspected the truck and…
ODI 10561920
Service Brakes
While starting the vehicle, with my foot on the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floor. It was a short drive to the repair shop. The brakes worked poorly with a much longer stopping distance. I kept the vehicle in first gear and drove slowly. The repair shop said the brake line failed. I have owned several vehicles with many more miles and many years older and have never experienced brake lines rusting out…
ODI 10609951
Service Brakes
Brakes line burst due to excess amount of rust under vehicle. Called dealer where it has been serviced for last 8 years. Service manager said he was well aware of problem and that replacement lines...not revised one but oem ones which will do the same again we're back ordered due to demand. He said a lot of clients were having their vehicles resolved and that replacement part could possibly be months to obtain..…
Crash reported
ODI 10554045
Service Brakes
Vehicle has lived in the garage for the last 5 years only driving about 1200 miles per year. Took it out yesterday to get it inspected and the brakes failed completely at the stop sign a few doors down. There was no stopping power and i got it stopped with the emergency brake. The brake lines look awful, completely rusted. The rest of the truck looks like it did the day i bought it new, perfect. I can't believe this…
ODI 10550013
Service Brakes
Brakes lines rusted out. Brake fluid expelled. *tr
ODI 10550896
Catalog parts for this system
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