Chevrolet Tahoe Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 153
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 10
- Years with records
- 1999–2009
- Stored years
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 153 stored complaint records:
- 11 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 44 |
| 60–100k mi | 36 |
| 150–400k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 20 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal pulsated and the vehicle failed to respond without warning. The contact continued to depress the brake pedal and the vehicle hesitated to respond. The failure recurred on several occasions while driving at low speeds of 5 mph or less. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
ODI 10824759
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the brake fluid lines were corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake hose needed to be replaced. The failure was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000. Updated 12/15/14. *jb updated 12/18/14*cn updated 02/24/15. *jb the vehicle was…
ODI 10653924
Service Brakes · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The abs kicks in at slow speeds while stopping in normal conditions. Had all new brakes put on and the problem continues. Checked recall status on my vehicle and the year and symptoms of recall were found at nhtsa id#05v379000 / gm recall #05068. Called chevy and they said my vehicle didn't qualify for recall due to it's vin. Very upset because my vehicle fits exactly what is on recall and gm wont fix it. *tr
ODI 10640008
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Wheels
Abs and tc light came on. Checked at shop and was told the speed sensor was bad, brakes were fine, but no abs. Traveling down highway, and vehicle started making a lot of noise (metal on metal, etc). Had car towed, and the hub was bad. Was told we were lucky the wheel did not come off. Had to replace hub assembly and brake pads. *tr
ODI 10597605
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2004 chevrolet tahoe. Consumer states problem with vehicle brakes. *tgw the consumer stated his daughter was driving the vehicle. His daughter had difficulty stopping the vehicle. When she arrived home, he decided to test drive the vehicle, and soon discovered the brake pedal went down to the floor and he could barely stop the vehicle. The consumer had to add nearly 16 ounces of brake fluid. The consumer took the…
ODI 10641009
Service Brakes · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Ea11001 brake pedal suddenly went to the floor during braking, hit pole. Repair center showed me a batch of rusted brake lines entering the abs box underneath the drivers side door. There was fluid leaking from that group of lines, four of them together. Searching the internet, i have found there are thousands of complaints and news shows about this issue and yet, you have done little. Why ? I have two of these…
Crash reported
ODI 10563361
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Not sure what is happening to my car but it is very scary when it happens. Shortly after i start my car and it is warmed up, when i am driving it and i put the brakes on to slow down on a corner or at a intersection, my car will shut off. I can't steer and the brakes are hard to push. Please help, don't want to kill myself or my family. *tr
ODI 10568051
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My wife was operating our tahoe and felt the brakes seemed "funny" we proceeded onto the freeway for 40 miles,upon getting off the brake pedal was laws went to leave our destination and all the lights came on in the car brake system service, traction disabled fluid reservoir was empty took it to mechanic who said the brake lines were "rotted to pieces" i put it into the shop and had the rear lines replaced at a cost…
ODI 10567221