Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the brake pedal was engaged but the vehicle hesitated to respond without warning. The contact was able to avoid an accident. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS brake system failed and the front driver and the passenger side hub bearing assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
1998 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes problems
77 complaints (29% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 86,000. 8 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 77
- of this car's complaints
- 29%
- typical mileage
- 86,000
- crashes
- 8
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip43
- Foundation components: disc: rotor12
- Foundation components: master cylinder5
- Power assist: vacuum4
- Foundation components4
- Foundation components: disc: pads2
- Foundation components: disc1
- Conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet Tahoe brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.
- Risk
- If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.
Recall number 98V033000 · Recall details
What 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My vehicle failed to start upon leaving the mall. After several trouble shooting procedures at my resident the next day, I found that the in tank fuel sending unit was not working. During the gently lowering of the fuel tank, the sending unit to filter fuel line that runs along the inside of the vehicle frame just crumbled into chunks of rust. After further inspection, I can not believe that gm actually installed fuel lines made out of plain unprotected steel tubing, especially on a vehicle that was sold and operated in a snow belt state. Also while I was replacing the fuel supply and return lines, I noticed that the brake line that feeds the rear brakes that also runs along the inside of the frame was in the same sad shape, during removal of this brake line, it also crumbled into chunks of rust, how these lines did not fail prior to this incident is beyond me. If it wasn't for being a skilled mechanic by trade, this would have cost a fortune in labor cost to repair. For a vehicle sold/operated in snow belt states, these lines should have been made out of stainless steel or some other non-ferrous alloy material.
Driver's side rear hydraulic brake line along frame rail failure due to corrosion in line.
Started truck, stepped on brake to engage reverse gear, pedal dropped almost to floor. Rear brake line rusty and fluid broke through near the gas tank area.
1998 chevy tahoe wiring harness from brake pedal. Brake wiring harness moves with brake pedal motion (I.e. When brakes are activated). Over time, this motion causes wires to break resulting in brake light failure.
98 tahoe, has ABS braking issue. When driving at slow speeds, the ABS will engage during stopping and severely extend the stopping distance required to completely stop. Pedal is very spongy and does not respond like it should. Multiple shops have stated the ABS is a repeating issue with the tahoes. Have had many close accidents and do not feel safe allowing others to drive vehicle as they are not used to the stopping distance required. This needs to be addressed.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet tahoe. At low speeds he experienced unwanted anti-lock brake (ABS) activation. The condition leads to extended stopping distances. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer for inspection. The current and failure mileages were 104000.
My husband bought off a private party a 1998 tahoe, for a daughter. She has complained that at less than 10 miles an hour sometimes the brakes will fail. We have had the car checked out but they could not find a reason for the failure. I have her car and have been driving it I see also that at less than 10 miles an hour sometimes the brakes will fail. I called the chevy dealership and they said they have never heard of this --- something is wrong with this vehicles braking system and no one seems to know what it is. Have you heard of this and if so what can I have done to correct this problem before an accident occurs. I am very concerned when I drive this vehicle. I believe my daughter did hit the back of another vehicle when it occurred to her -- I would say approximately 2 years ago.
1998 tahoe ABS braking problem. Abs system engages at low speed making it very hard to stop vehicle safely.
When traveling 10 MPH or under the anti-lock brakes system starts making it hard to stop.
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 77 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe, 29% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 86,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V033000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Tahoe have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Tahoe model years with the most brakes complaints are 2001 (272 complaints), 1999 (249 complaints) and 2015 (196 complaints).
Other 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe problems
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