2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Service Brakes Problems
- 102
- 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 102 stored complaint records:
- 12 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- brake pedal · 60 records
- vacuum pump · 29 records
- very hard · 11 records
- brake vacuum · 10 records
- brake assist · 10 records
- brakes failed · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 47 |
| 30–60k mi | 29 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
November 2017: intermittent brake failure as low speeds (idle) when engine is hot. Generally occurs, when pulling into parking spots, backing-up, and slowly approaching stop light or stop sign. Brake pedal to floor, pedal pulses. Gm repair with new master cylinder. Said brake fluid was by-passing the piston. May 2018: intermittent brake failure as low speeds (idle) when engine is hot. This time issue started when…
ODI 11098687
Service Brakes
No power assist with brakes, hard pedal, inadequate braking. Found vehicles vacuum pump and line that supplies vacuum to the power brake booster failed.
ODI 11099906
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the brakes failed while pulling into a parking lot. The vehicle would not stop and the brake pedal nearly went to the floorboard before the vehicle finally stopped. The brake warning indicator was illuminated. The contact called neilson chevrolet (1 us-46, dover, nj 07801, [redacted]) and was informed that diagnostic testing was needed. The vehicle…
ODI 11206087
Service Brakes
When driving in low speeds - such as parking or stop/go traffic my brakes fail to work. I try to push pedal down as hard as i can but barely seems to stop. I have had to push my emergency brake pedal more than once to stop an accident from happening i also have a small child that i fear will be hurt if the problem is not fixed. I have taken it to dealership and they say they can't replicate the issue there fore can…
ODI 11094120
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact called on behalf of her son who was the vehicle owner/driver of a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. While driving at approximately 45-50 mph, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The contact was concerned that the collison may have been related to existing recalls on the vehicle. The driver was fatally injured. The contact was the mother of the driver. The contact stated that while her son was driving between 45-50…
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 11308776
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. When the brake pedal was depressed, the courtesy lights illuminated while approaching a stop at various points in time. The vehicle was purchased from an independent seller who also experienced the failure at 17,000 miles. The dealer (manassas chevrolet, [redacted], manassas, va 20109, [redacted]) was contacted. The manufacturer issued two electrical system recalls, one…
ODI 11080361
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
I been having my truck for 2 years and brakes keep going out and the air condition keeps going out. I have two friends the same vehicle with the same problems. This is ridiculous i see no recalls on that. And i've seen on the reviews of this vehicle and its not just me there's people out there with the same problem that i am having. This could cause a really bad accident the brakes keep going out i am not the only…
ODI 11078952
Service Brakes
My 2015 chevrolet tahoe lt would not stop approaching a major intersection. Brake pedal became hard and would not come to a complete stop at a major city intersection, nearly causing an accident. I was told by the dealership that the vacuum pump will need to be replaced at my expense and it is a common occurrence on this year and model . Not only is this a safety issue, its a common problem and a technical bulletin…
ODI 11067395
Service Brakes
Computer message coming back as having a problem with the vacuum pump for the brakes. Very common and known problem the chevy has not pair.
ODI 11209616
Service Brakes
Brakes became extremely stiff, and power assist was lost. Vehicle is very hard to stop, nearly causing an accident several times. Took vehicle to a service shop, and found out that the vacuum pump was defective and caused oil to enter my brake vacuum and brake lines. Had to all be replaced.
ODI 11055292
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Driving on the highway and city street it has happened at least 3 times in the last couple months, the park assit, stabillity track and last night the steering assist came on along with other lite lights brake, abs which i have recorded on my phone. At the moment its at the dealer, per service advisor they " had the truck on drove it and has happened of now to them, requested to keep another day to recheck tomorrow.
ODI 11054833
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
My 2015 chevrolet tahoe's interior lights flash brightly when the brake or left turn signal is applied. It is a very bright flash and extremely distracting at night. It happens while driving. I can imagine it is also very distracting to other drivers at night as well. It happens every time the brake or left turn signal is turned on. Online research indicates other people also have this issue. It happens on all…
ODI 11050917
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. While driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel inadvertently pulled to the right. While attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a parked vehicle. While the gear shifter was in reverse or drive, the vehicle failed to operate. The air bags did not deploy. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11047629
Service Brakes
Upon driving in low speed, dry conditions, bumper to bumper traffic (less than 10mph), my 2015 chevrolet tahoe ltz's brakes became unresponsive. At that point, i put all my weight on the brakes and the car came to an uncalculated stop. This problem persisted and did not remedy itself. The dealership notified me that there was a faulty brake vacuum pump, and brake booster, and that it failed because of moisture…
ODI 11044677
Service Brakes
I was driving in traffic going about 5mph and when i applied my brakes they were not working 100% i had to push the pedal to the floor and the truck kept rolling. I had to had to figure out a way to safely move to the shoulder of the freeway to avoid accidents. I waited on the shoulder of the freeway for about a hour for traffic to stop. I was finally able to get off the freeway so i could check the brake fluid it…
ODI 11045731
Service Brakes
While reversing in slow speeds intermittently in forward motion, the brake pedal becomes very hard and will not stop the vehicle. The brake pedal has to be depressed very hard and there is a vibrating motion. The master cylinder has already been replaced by the dealership at an expense of nearly $600, but the issue persists.
ODI 11041545
Service Brakes
Hard brake pedal, increased effort is needed to depress brake pedal. Most commonly at speeds <35 mph. Often vehicle does not want to stop. Vehicle was in moderate morning rush hour traffic. Vehicle in front stopped quickly from 40 mph. Tried pressing brake pedal on 2015 tahoe to stop, pedal was extremely hard and vehicle would not stop.
Crash reported
ODI 11031984
Service Brakes
As i was sitting in the vehicle in park, i placed my foot on the brake and noticed that the brake assist had activated while in park. I was unable to push the petal down. I was able to move the shifter into drive with my foot on the brake, but the vehicle immediately plunged forward. As i continued to try and depress the brake petal, the vehicle finally slowed to a stop. Before i could get off the road and out of…
ODI 11025403
Service Brakes
While driving on the road in traffic i went to press on the brakes and noticed they had become stiff and had to press them as hard as possible to slowly stop while trying to avoid hitting another vehicle in traffic. No warning lights were on in the dash until i pulled over and restarted vehicle a couple of times. Then i got the active brake assist service light on. I had the vehicle towed to the nearest chevrolet…
ODI 11021419
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, the brake pedal was applied but failed to respond without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer: coughlin ford of circleville located at 24001 us highway 23 s circleville oh 49113 where it was diagnosed that the brake sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was…
ODI 11020372
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. While driving 70 mph, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle without warning. With the brake pedal all the way to the floorboard, the driver was able to drive off the highway and finally stopped the vehicle with the emergency brake. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (rydell chevrolet in northridge, california) where it was diagnosed that the brake assist failed. The…
ODI 11003691
Service Brakes
Returning from an 80 mile trip from washington dc when i approached a stop light on the highway. Brake pedal went completely to the floor when i tried to engage. Luckily i was able to stop short of hitting car ahead of me. I proceeded through light only to experience the same issue when i pulled off the highway into a convenience store and called my husband. He immediately drove to the dealer and did have brakes at…
ODI 11091404
Service Brakes
When applying the brakes my car doesn't stop 100% of the time. 1 time during highway slow moving traffic, 3 times backing out of my driveway (flat surface), 4 times when on incline/decline of road. When applying brakes, horrible chattering vibration comes from left front tire area, chatter vibration is felt in brake pedal. No matter how hard i apply the brake the car keeps going - it will finally stop, but i almost…
ODI 10938903
Service Brakes
The brakes power assist fails after application of brakes in traffic or when reversing. When in heavy traffic situation and when applying light pressure numerous times, the brakes power assist fails and you have to apply very heavy pressure to the pedal to stop. Reversing, the brakes power assist fails almost immediately after initial brake application.
ODI 10984491
Service Brakes
The brake pedal sits significantly higher than the gas pedal. When moving my foot from the gas pedal to the brake pedal, my foot gets caught on the back of the brake pedal.
ODI 10873514
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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