1995 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes problems

Filed Feb 10, 2014 · Brakes · 95,000 miles · AL

Excessive corrosion on poorly coated/treated brake lines LED to a failure to stop at a stop sign and allowed the vehicle to coast into traffic at an intersection on a busy major highway. Use of downshifting, the emergency brake, and shifting into 4wd was the only way a major accident was avoided. The rear drum brakes were not strong enough to compensate for the compromised line in the front.

Filed Apr 7, 2009 · Brakes · 135,000 miles · IA

The anti-lock brakes on my 1995 chevy tahoe are activating spuriously at slow speeds when braking. This typically happens as I approach a traffic light or stop sign or when parking in a lot. This activation causes an increased stopping distance. It has not resulted in an accident at this time, but I could see how it could. From some online research it appears that it is a known problem with rusting of the speed sensors. It would seem to me that this is a manufacturer problem for which a recall should be initiated to fix.

Filed Oct 11, 2006 · Brakes · NY

When trying to come to stop the ABS system will intermittently kick in at low speeds, causing the vehicle to possibly collide with other vehicles.

Filed Dec 1, 2005 · Brakes · WI

I have previously corresponded with your agency (odi# 10098003) on 10/29/04. Although general motors has recently issued an antilock braking system recall, it includes only certain models after 1999. Be advised earlier year models have experienced the same problem, and repair to those has not been addressed. I have incurred $200.00 in repairs caused by the problem with corrosion described in the recall. My mechanic has disabled the system by removal of the fuse to prevent the activation of the ABS system for no apparent reason. I therefore have a system designed for safety which is completely and totally useless. And in need of repair. Lets get gm to address this problem in total.

Filed Nov 13, 2005 · Brakes · 211,600 miles · NJ

Antilock brake failure. Antilock brakes activate at low speed and unwanted times.

Filed Oct 4, 2005 · Brakes · 107,000 miles · CA · crash

While trying to stop suddenly the antilock brakes activated on a clean surface extending the stopping distance and subsequently running into vehicle stopped. Speed 30 miles an hour activated ABS and impact at 15-25 MPH.

Filed May 3, 2005 · Brakes · MI

I drive a 1995 chevy tahoe and almost every time I break the ABS engages at about 10 MPH, extending my final stop. I have read that the nhts is investigating this "feature" on 1999-2002 chevy trucks. From what I've heard from other people and experienced myself, I think this defect is very common in a much broader manufacturing time period.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · GA

Vehicle has anti-lock brakes with a spongy brake pedal. Consumer replaced every part of the brakes, except the brake booster and the kelsey-hayes anti-lock brake module. Vehicle has no brake pressure. The pedal goes to the floor. *ak *sc

Filed Apr 13, 2003 · Brakes · 84,775 miles · PA

When brakes were applied suddenly, the inside joint of the rotor cracked making it hard to stop. The mechanic found that joint was corroded leading to the crack and that the other rotor was also corroded, and about to break.

Filed Feb 28, 2003 · Brakes · 66,000 miles · PA

The front left brake rotor partially separated from hub causing loss of control when applying brakes. Separated area appears to be corroded through. Parts available.