1997 Chevrolet Tahoe: brake failure

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · Brakes · 123,680 miles · MI

Brake failure due to brake line corrosion. Failure occurred while vehicle in motion at expressway speed, panic stop, brakes failed and nearly caused collision. Brakes do not work

Filed Oct 29, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

I bought this car at car hop in arlington tx. I was sold it with no brake lights, no hazards, bad tires, bad brakes, one of the back doors will not open, bad battery, bad inspection, no cover for fuel filter, driver side door will not open, keeps dying, spare tire flew off on highway and brakes went out while my kids and I were driving. I am a disabled mother of two and they knew they gave me a bad car. The first I had 5 kids with me and it was a kia mini van didnt even make it home, they had to come tow it. Then thay gave me this tahoe. Please help me I have no other car and it scares me and they will not help me. I am paying every month on this vehicale and went all the way to corporate. They sent me to their mehcanic and he even wrote a e-mail describing the condition and still did not care car hop. Please help me!!!!!! God bless.

Filed Sep 29, 2008 · Brakes · 40,500 miles · WI

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.

Filed Oct 24, 2005 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Jul 19, 2005 · 88,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Nov 20, 2002 · Brakes · CT

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

Filed Sep 18, 2002 · Brakes · CA

While driving 25mph brakes failed, causing a near accident.

Filed Jul 20, 2002 · Brakes · MI

Brake failure.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Brakes · AL

While driving, consumer attempted to brake, instead the brake pedal went to the floor, and the vehicle crashed into a store, consumer states that the master cylinder, although full of fluid, had failed, there were no injuries.

Filed Oct 12, 2001 · Brakes · PA

Left front brake rotor separated. That is to say, the disc actually separated from the hub. The separation caused loss of braking on that wheel. The vehicle pulls hard toward the right(because of the remaining active brake). Concerns: an inexperienced driver may have rolled the vehicle with the sudden hard pull to the right; had both rotors failed at the same time, a complete loss of front brakes would have been the result. I have the failed part. The repair shop who fixed the vehicle told me they see this kind of failure on a regular basis. Thus type of composite rotor is common on many gm vehicles. Having experienced the failure, I can't help but wonder if crashes may have been caused by the rotor failure, but the "broken" rotor could have been assumed to be a result of the crash? I have not contacted gm at this point. I have several complaints concerning this vehicle I am attempting to address with gm, but for the most part am being told the vehicle is out of warranty. This is a safety issue that I felt the federal safety agency should be aware of, and will, hopefully, look into. Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon.*ak

Filed Jul 25, 2001 · Brakes · CA

When backing out of the garage the brakes failed. Had I not really pressed on the brakes extremely hard I would have hit the motor home that was across the street from my driveway. I stopped about 5 inches from it. I hate to think what would have happened if this had occured while I was on the freeway and making an emergency stop. This component failed without any notice. It should not have failed at such an early age and is obviously a defect. I called the local dealer , and he told me that there was no service bulletin on the issue, and that I would have to pay for it since it was out of warranty, so I took it to a local shop instead of the dealer. The chevy dealer had the nerve to tell me that it would be about $500 to replace the booster, and they would give me no assurances that the replacement would not fail in the same manner!

Filed Dec 1, 1999 · Brakes · NC

3rd set of brakes in 29,000 miles. Total brake failure, close call to hitting car in front of me. Could not stop, brake pedal all the way to the floor. Gm & dealership have been no assistance in getting problem resolved.