Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the ABS engages when the ground is dry and pulsates very hard when stopping the vehicle. The failure was noticed while driving 10 MPH. He stated that this should only happen when there is snow on the ground or when it is wet. In november of 2000, there was a voluntary recall and chevrolet repaired the brakes. There were no failures for 18,000 miles. Currently, at 40,500 miles, the failure has recurred. The contact called the manufacturer and they stated that there was no recall for the brake failure. The failure mileage was 40,500. Updated 10/16/08. *lj the dealer replaced the left front hub. Updated 10/17/08.
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe: ABS light or ABS activating
29 of the 410 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 29
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 88,000
- 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
For about a year I have noticed that the ABS braking system activates intermittently on dry pavement at slow speeds, making it difficult to stop the vehicle. The issue has become increasingly problematic, activating nearly every time I apply the brakes (many times even if I don't apply the brakes!) and I am not comfortable driving the vehicle for fear that I may not completely stop before making contact with the vehicle in front of me. Although there is a recall regarding the failure of the ABS system on chevy tahoes, it does not include vehicles manufactured in 1997. I researched the problem and found that the federal safety agency web site had posted a remedy: remove the wheel speed sensor and clean the wheel speed surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. I took a copy of the remedy to my mechanic, who promptly followed the instructions and notified me that the remedy failed to fix the problem. I contacted an the federal safety agency customer service representative and asked if an investigation has been launched regarding this defect and was informed that there is no investigation as of yet. With all of the complaints I have been reading regarding this problem, my question is: why hasn't this issue of ABS system failure in 1997 tahoes been addressed? If the problem is occurring in vehicles (regardless of the year model) and the recall has been limited to only a few year models, does this mean that the ABS system failure on the 1997 tahoe is no cause for concern regarding safety? I am requesting the board to look again at the ABS complaints and initiate an investigation so that gm will take financial responsibility for the repair or replacement of the ABS system. Thank you.
Abs activation during slow motion, under 10mph. This is the third time I've had this problem. Both times one of the hubs had to be replaced. This time I asked the mechanic to clean the sensors (as suggested by chevy service updates) to try and save money. It didn't work along with trying to replace the sensor. Now I have to have a hub replaced again. I've been luckily so far because I know of the problem, but I've had a few close calls with hitting cars in parking lots.
Abs brakes malfunctioning. Abs comes on intermittently even on dry pavement.
I am a senior mechanical engineer and owner of a 1997 chevy tahoe 4wd vehicle. I have owned the vehicle since mid-2001. A few months ago I started to notice that periodically, the brakes would not work properly when pulling to a stop. I can hear and feel the ABS system pulsing the brakes rapidly, but it provides extremely poor stopping ability. I have had several close calls with cars in front of me, not to mention pedestrians in crosswalks. This is not correct. I am a former engine designer and have worked for ford motor company. I understand mechanical systems and can tell you this isn't good...or safe. I noticed in the paper that there is a known issue regarding gm truck anti-lock brake systems. Additional internet research confirmed this. I am logging this complaint so that the federal safety agency is aware of my problem in the hopes that gm will fix the problem for me. I have not taken the vehicle in for repair yet, as I was researching to see what could be done about it. Is the federal safety agency aware of the best course of action? I live in madison, wisconsin...land of a lot of salt and metal corrosion. Please let me know. Sincerely, tim higgins.
Dt: the contact complained anti lock (ABS) brake system. The ABS will activate while driving at slow speeds. The speeds when the ABS activate varied from 3-10 MPH. This happened under any driving conditions. No indicator lights came on to indicate there was a brake failure. The dealership was called and asked him to bring the vehicle for repairs at contact's expense. There was a recall but it ddid not include this vehicle.
Dt: the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet tahoe. Contact complained that while driving the ABS brakes activated. Contact did not even have to be driving he could just put it in gear and the brakes will activate. When driving at speeds less than 15mph ABS brakes will activate. No recall campaign #. No crashes. No police reports. No injuries.
Over the past 2 years have had multiple incidents of low speed brake failure/inadequate braking, especially on down hill grades. Parking lots. Feels like ABS is malfunctioning. Multiple mechanics have worked on system, all relate it to ABS malfunctions. Awaiting info on ne recall due to salt corrosion affecting ABS. News media stated the entire system would have to be replaced to correct situation. Only luck has prevented an accident so far.
Abs system comes on at low speeds without brake pressed-vehicle then is hard to stop and pulls to the right. I have replaced all pads and calipers.machine bled system and replaced left frt speed sensor. Took to dealer and was told that the front hubs are exposed and most of the time tear apart and cleaning solves. Am upset the dealer charged a diagnostic fee for something he could have told me on the phone!
The brakes ABS system activates at every stop when the car downshifts from 2nd to 1st gear and when parking. Speed sensors have been replaced twice at dealership and still a problem.
Came to intersection at about 30 MPH and brakes failed to even slow the vehicle when depressed. The pedal was as firm as always, but it was as if there were no drums or discs on the wheels. My wife had a similar situation a few days earlier and I thought she had just had the ABS working and wasn't used to it. There was no ABS pulsing. Dt
While backing out of driveway, applied the brakes, but vehicle failed to stop, ABS system came on prohibiting the vehicle from stopping for some distance even though conditions were dry, vehicle taken to dealership, dealer aware of problem, owner paid for the replacement of two front hubs and would like to be reimibursed. Cj
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe?
29 of 410 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe (7%) 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 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe
Wipers 46Jerking 26Fuel pump 22Brake failure 19Power steering loss 17Pulling 15Transmission failure 11Fire or smoke 6Loss of power 6Stalling 5
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