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.
1995 Chevrolet Tahoe: ABS light or ABS activating
23 of the 246 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
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.
On 3/13/2001 was involved in an mvc when another vehicle pulled out in front of the vehicle I struck off road. I was traveling aprox. 40-45 MPH when I applied the brakes immediately and slid aprox. 75 feet on road and continued to slide off road for another 50 feet when I collided with the other vehicle. Abs system never kicked in,and the vehicle slid uncontrolled until collision with injuries to myself when the seat belt did not hold my body and allowed me to travel forward striking the steering wheel with the air bag not deploying with a frontal impact and sudden deceleration. *ak (tiresize: 245/75r16)
Anti-lock indicator remained illuminated; erratic braking behavior. Dealer diagnosed and replaced ABS modulator assembly. All repair costs were borne by the owner; determined to be a non-safety repair. (?).
The federal safety agency campaign#95v124000 indicated a wiring defect on the high mounted stop light for 1995 checrolet tahoe. Mine fails.I took the truck to jerry hamm chev. In jacksonville on 5/4/00 to have the anti-lock brakes fixed for the second time,and asked them to also repair the high-light. They refused,stated the recall was not in their database. I provided them with a printed copy of your campaign,and they still refused. They also made me pay for the ABS modulator repair on 02/22/99 even though it was common knowledge that tahoes were having anti-lock brake failures. I don't think the ABS modulator (heart of the ABS) system should have failed at 47,000 miles. The only thing they did was split the cost of the part after I complained and indicated I was calling chevrolet
Abs warning light illuminated. Dealer inspected ABS system, confirmed that it was completely inoperative. Replaced ABS modulator assembly.
After contacting gm about several incidents of brake failure I was told they were investigating this problem but my vehicle was out of warranty and nothing would be done by gm. No further explanation followed. The braking problem on this vehicle has resulted in one crash w/injuries and three other occurrences were a crash was narrowly averted. Contact with others across the us indicates the ABS has a problem known by gm, but gm refuses to make reparation. I received facial lacerations due to this problem and consider gm's attitude one of "[xxx] the customer...you're on your own". I firmly believe multiple people will have to die before gm with admit these vehicles have a problem with the ABS. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Defective ABS system resulted in an accident and drivers side air bag failed to deploy.
Gentlemen, I am not sure what constitutes a safety hazard, but I am having to put on my fifth set of front brakes as the current ones are now worn thin, chatter, and squeal. This is a familiar pattern of excessive wear. I have even had the ABS chatter on me when going over a rough section of pavement - both during breaking and immediatly after braking. Scary. It seems unreasonable to me that I should be going through front brakes every 18,000 miles! And they frequently make funny noises!
Abs light kept coming on. Every time it rained & ABS brakes were applied, vehicle failed to stop, causing extended stopping distance. Had taken vehicle to dealer & mechanic changed ABS brake system. The problem still exists.
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Questions about the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe?
23 of 246 owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe (9%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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