2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Service Brakes Problems
- 41
- 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 41 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 11 records
- vacuum pump · 9 records
- slow speeds · 7 records
- service brakes · 5 records
- pedal depressed · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
When driving at low speeds after i depress the brake pedal a few times, the brake pedal gets very stiff and is almost impossible to stop the vehicle.
ODI 11154427
Service Brakes · Wheels
My 2016 chevy tahoe shook so bad at 69-74, mph my husband was scared to ride with me. Took to dealer they kept suv for 4 days and said it was the tires. I put new tires on but it still rides rough. Now i hear it's because i have 22 in wheels that makes it ride rough. Since the tires have been changed about 2 months now ive been having slow speed brake problems. I've almost hit several cars in a parking lot at…
ODI 11149691
Service Brakes
Brakes consistently soft pressure especially on downgrades. Came close to hitting parked cars at traffic lights. Brake was pressed almost to the floor before it stopped. I have taken it into dealership where they have changed pads fixed rotors but still very soft mushy brakes. Many complaints i am reading about this 2016 tahoe. When parked pressing brake 3 times is when it finally feels like it is in correct…
ODI 11130345
Service Brakes
At slow speeds the vehicle does not brake. To get the vehicle to stop you have to tap them repeatedly very hard for it to acknowledge that you are braking.
ODI 11129377
Service Brakes
Brakes failed 3 times, once pulling into parking space, i rolled down a step driveway into street across street and into neighbors yard and once when a tech from dealership was test driving it, he almost hit the building.the vehicle was in motion each incident.
ODI 11131979
Service Brakes
When driving at low speeds, both turning and driving straight, the brake pedal becomes so firm that it cannot be depressed. I am unable to stop the vehicle without pumping the brakes. The dealership is charging $700 to replace the vacuum pump and is familiar with the issue.
ODI 11112722
Service Brakes
While driving at slow speeds or idling, my brake pedal becomes stiff and hard to push, making it very difficult to stop. This has happened mostly when i am pulling in to a parking spot. There was no emergency alert showing.
ODI 11111748
Service Brakes
At slow speeds brake hits the bottom and vehicle doesn't stop. Dealer admits brake vacuum failure.
ODI 11219902
Service Brakes
I am experiencing loss of brake booster function at low speeds. I have read about the vacuum pump and the conditions match exactly
ODI 11157057
Service Brakes
Loss of brake power at low speeds. Took a long distance, longer than normal for the vehicle to finally stop. Almost hit numerous cars. I had to apply the parking brake in order to avoid hitting a family in the parking lot at disneyland, in anaheim, ca and other cars. Had the tahoe towed to our dealership, where they replaced the vacuum pump assembly.
ODI 11097335
Service Brakes
Brakes do not work when going at a slow pace. Have taken the car in 2x and they cannot fin anything wrong. Just took in for 3rd time and this time i drove in the car with them. They confirmed they brakes are not working properly.
ODI 11130321
Service Brakes
Brakes got hard when driving onto expressway tahoe has only 42000 miles and heard theres been alot of issues with the vacuum pump what i have read.there needs to be a recall
ODI 11078820
Service Brakes
Hi im writing again to report on 2016 chevy tahoe vacumm asst failure / defective parts the tahoe had at the time of the crash 40,475! I had just picked up my vehicle from service at jack schmitt chevrolet for unrelated issue i was 2 miles from the dealership heading southbound on green mount rd. Approaching a stop light i was slowing down coming up to the light when spider fell between my legs so i attempted to…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11207277
Service Brakes
Was involved in a auto accident in sept 2017 in which i rear ended another vehicle.i was traveling southbound on greenmount road in shiloh il. Coming to a stop at a stoplight at about 30 mph, i was trying to kill a spider so my eyes were off the road but when the collision alert alarm sounded i immedietly hit the brakes which were hard making braking difficult there is no way an impact should have happended. When…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11101822
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
As i was driving the error light came on stating there was a camera malfunction. This is a safety camera/system on the front of the truck, which controls the stability control, speed, braking system, electronic bind spot detection, etc. *tr
ODI 10928548
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the brakes did not work while driving at slow speeds. Obx chevrolet buick (6166 n c croatan hwy, kitty hawk, nc 27949, [redacted]) diagnosed that the brake boosters failed. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 20,000.
ODI 11186542
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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