Chevrolet Tahoe Parking Brake Problems
- 111
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 6
- Years with records
- 2000–2006
- 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 111 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- parking brake · 122 records
- emergency brake · 63 records
- brake failed · 15 records
- brake pads · 13 records
- brake shoes · 12 records
- state inspection · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 28 |
| 1–30k mi | 24 |
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Parking Brake
The emergency brake on my 2001 chevy tahoe was diagnosed as having bad parking brake / e brake. I was unaware of this situation since i rarely need to use the parking brake. I will have to replace this item at a cost of approx. $575. Many other 2001 tahoes have experienced the same problem.. I have replaced the parking e brakes twice since i purchased the tahoe and now they have failed a third time. I never use the…
ODI 10410099
Parking Brake
Parking brake on 2001 tahoe fails to hold vehicle. It will not pass state inspection until fixed. I have never used the brake and is my understanding that this is defect in 2001 tahoe that was never recalled. Chevy needs to recall and fix the defected parking brake in all models. *tr
ODI 10373250
Fuel System, Other · Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
No accident yet. Smelled gas so i looked under 2003 tahoe for leaks and noticed filler neck plus fuel lines along with brake lines with extreme rust. I understand rust forms on all metals. But this is something you should find on twenty year or older vehicles. I am a licensed apr. And run a quality shop and have work on vehicles for a living for over thirty years and only see this on substandard or low grade…
ODI 10353927
Parking Brake
2001 chevy tahoe - emergency/parking brake not functioning. Has not been functioning for years. I bought the vehicle new and i never used it, but when i was parked on a hill recently, i tried to use it but it did not work. From what i understand, this is a common problem with this vehicle. If it is a design defect that does not allow the vehicle to safely park without possibly hurting innocent people or damaging…
ODI 10354140
Parking Brake · Steering
I own a 2002 chevy tahoe, the power steering has progressively gotten worse. At all times and instances you can not turn the steering wheel to the right, at any time you can turn the steering to the left, try parking, or turning right and it is not a task a large man can do easily, and i am a woman, there is no power steering turning to the right. The vehicle has been babied from day one, no excessive use or wear,…
ODI 10258453
Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Noticed a grove in both rear rotors, upon inspection of the brakes it was determined that the parking brake shoes slipped down from it's mounting and scored the rotors. I was unable to remove the rotors on both sides, without damaging them. I had to use a puller to remove them. Both parking brake shoes were worn out and the braking plates were rusted out. This is the second time this has happened in 90,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10241033
Parking Brake
I purchased a 'certified pre-owned' 2002 tahoe 8/2004 that had 26,000 miles. I took it through state inspection 8/2005 and failed because i had no emergency brake. The inspector said he has encountered this problem several times. I went to mathis tire and they said my brake pads were to the rotors and it would cost $350. I went to the dealer and asked them how it passed their 150 point inspection with a worn…
ODI 10235305
Parking Brake · Unknown Or Other
The air conditioner belt and tensionor have failed as a result of the air compressor. I have been told there is high compression in the revalve and intermittent in the compressor. The failure has caused the belt to shred. Also, about a year after i purchased the tahoe brand new, the emergency/parking break started losing it's tension. Now, it will not prevent the vehicle from rolling. *tr
ODI 10236563